The origins of the alphabet

May 20
41 mins

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Episode Description

Let's explore the mysteries of our weird alphabet. Rob and Jess are joined by Danny Bate, author of Why Q Needs U, to discuss where our letters came from and why they make the noises they make.
🅰️ How was A originally an ox?
𝑄 Why does Q always appear with U?
🦓 Is it ZEE or ZED?
These questions answered and so many more in an alphabetically astounding episode of Words Unravelled.

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