Numbers and letters We pick it up from last time and finish the story of our alphabet, along with a look at where our numbers came from. Check out our latest attempt at Phil’s show. Part 2 of take 102 of Episode One Two of our previous episodes spend much more time on the story of our numbers. Ep 271: which numbers count? Ep 272: The fall of Rome and the rise of zero Here’s an article on the history of our numbers. A Brief History of Numbers: How 0-9 Were Invented And here’s an article on the origins of the alphabet. Who Invented the Alphabet?