
Episode 108: Isidore of Seville
Literature and History
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The Punctuation Pioneer: Isidore's Influence on Written Language
This chapter examines Isidore of Seville's vital contributions to the standardization of punctuation marks like the period, comma, and colon. It also features an anecdote about Aulus Gellius, illustrating the difficulties in reading texts without punctuation and highlighting Isidore's lasting impact on written communication.
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