

Keith Houston: There’s More to Writing Than Words.
Mar 5, 2024
Discover the intriguing history of punctuation marks, from their creation by librarian Aristophanes to the introduction of lesser-known symbols like pilcrows, octothorps, and interrobangs. Explore the evolution of writing practices, the origin of the interrobang symbol, ancient counting systems, and the transformative impact of books on human nature.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Evolution of Punctuation Marks
02:26 • 19min
The Origin and Legacy of the Interrobang
21:03 • 5min
Exploring Ancient Symbols and Counting Systems
25:41 • 6min
Exploring Human Nature and Transformative Books
31:39 • 3min
Exploring the Untold Stories of Communication
34:45 • 4min