Writing Systems

From Clay to Wax: The Ancient World’s Ingenious Writing Technologies

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Ancient Writing: From Mesopotamian Clay Tablets to Roman Wax Tablets

Imagine a world without your smartphone, your laptop, or even a simple notepad. How did humanity first begin to capture thoughts, record history, and communicate across distances? The answer lies in a fascinating evolution of writing technologies, a journey that took us from the sun-baked plains of Mesopotamia to the bustling streets of ancient Greece … Read more

The Silence of the Scribes: When Writing Systems Vanish

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The Silence of the Scribes: Loss and Rediscovery of Writing Systems

The air in ancient Greece, around the 13th century BCE, hummed with a vibrant, yet ultimately fragile, form of communication. It was the age of the Mycenaeans, a Bronze Age civilization that flourished with palaces, intricate artistry, and a unique script known as Linear B. This syllabic script, painstakingly deciphered in the mid-20th century, unlocked … Read more