S8·E16 Codes.
Synopsis
Whenever a culture reaches a level of sophistication in literacy, science, and language, codes spring up spontaneously. As the social life of a community increases in complexity, the demands for private communication between two or more people inevitably lead to cryptology–a system of secret symbolic messages. We explore the rich history of communicating with secret symbols–from Egyptian hieroglyphics to Caesar's encrypted directives, from WWI and WWII codebreakers to cyberspace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 8 Episode 16 of Modern Marvels air?
Season 8, Episode 16 ('Codes.') originally aired on June 8, 2001.
How long is Season 8 Episode 16 ('Codes.')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Modern Marvels Season 8 Episode 16?
Whenever a culture reaches a level of sophistication in literacy, science, and language, codes spring up spontaneously. As the social life of a community increases in complexity, the demands for private communication between two or more people inevitably lead to cryptology–a system of secret symboli...
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