The Unfolding of U, V, W, and F

Take a convoluted trip through the history of the letters “U,” “V,” and “W” and see how they connect to the letter “F.” From ancient Greek to the medieval period and beyond, these letters illustrate how the creation of an alphabet is a messy, nonlinear process with numerous twists and turns along the way.

English
  • Originally Aired May 19, 2023
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network USA The Great Courses
  • Created December 16, 2023 by
    APreternaturalArchivist
  • Modified December 16, 2023 by
    APreternaturalArchivist