The first true alphabet was an invention of the Greek world, revolutionizing writing, literacy, and shaping foundations of ...

Greek, the oldest written language still in use, has shaped culture, philosophy, and science for over 3,700 years.

wide—are early examples of a writing system known as Linear B. Used for a very ancient form of Greek, Linear B consisted of about 87 signs, each representing one syllable. (Related: "New Layer ...