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Colon Evolution: From Greek Rhetoric to Modern Code
Episode 159
Published 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Description
This episode traces the colon’s journey from a pair of dots in Hellenistic rhetoric, through medieval Latin manuscripts and the printing press, into 21st‑century digital communication and programming syntax. We examine key figures like Aldus Manutius, Caxton, and modern tech developers to see how a simple punctuation mark became a cultural icon.
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