Join us on a thrilling time-traveling adventure in this episode of the "Time Travellers Guide to Ancient History" as we navigate the sandy shores of the ancient Phoenician civilization. Dive deep into the history of the savvy Phoenician seafarers who revolutionized communication with the creation of the alphabet. Discover how this simple yet ingenious invention, born out of a need for easy record-keeping and efficient trading, traversed from the bustling markets of the Mediterranean to the scholarly halls of Greece and the grandeur of Rome, eventually forming the basis of modern Western script. Prepare to appreciate your daily texts, tweets, and notes in a whole new light! This podcast was generated with the help of artificial intelligence. Music credit: "Renaissance" by Audionautix.