A to Z: The First Alphabet
2020| IMDb 5.7
A to Z: The First Alphabet (2020) is currently streaming in the UK on PBS America On Demand. Last updated 20 January 2026.
The First Alphabet: Follow the evolution of the written word, from millennia-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to our modern-day alphabets. How Writing Changed the World: The printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the scientific revolution. How did technologies–from pen to paper to printing press—make it all possible?
Director: David Sington
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Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026