Ancient writing systems and how they work
Learn about the Rosetta Stone, then learn a language using Rosetta Stone Sapphire, which gives you access to 25 languages in one membership, with plans starting at $15. Use our special link: https://partners.rosettastone.com/wordsunravelled-1 Rob and Jess are exploring the writing systems of the ancient world. 𓀀 How do hieroglyphs work? ✍️ When did writing first begin? And how did we solve the mystery of Linear B? For these answers, and many more, enjoy this gloriously outdated episode of Words Unravelled. Also, check out Stefan Milo on the Phaistos disc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PbkThIkdiM And Rob's video about hieroglyphs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90An1dnvwyc 👕 OUR MERCH 👚 US SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.com/ EU/UK SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.net/ 👂LISTEN: https://podfollow.com/words-unravelled-with-robwords-and-jess-zafarris or search for "Words Unravelled" wherever you get your podcasts. ==LINKS== Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/ Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris #etymology #wordfacts #English
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