Deciphering Ancient Scripts: Interview with Silvia Ferrara

from Words for Granted - An etymology and linguistics podcast

Have you ever wondered how writing was invented - or, how many times it was invented? How many undeciphered scripts has the ancient world left us, and is there any hope in eventually deciphering them? In this interview with Silvia Ferrara, author of The Greatest Invention, we explore these questions and many more. To buy Silvia's book, click here. You can also support Words for Granted on Patreon!

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