The First Writing (opens in new tab)

The results of a groundbreaking new study were released today [January 5th] by a group of researchers who believe they have conclusively decoded the earliest known form of proto-writing. Dating back to the Palaeolithic era, this combination of abstract markings and ice age art decorates over 600 locations across Europe and have long fascinated archaeologists and enthusiasts alike.In today's episode Tristan is joined by one of the team behind this marvel, Professor Paul Pettitt from the Univer...