
Step back in time -way back- to the cradle of civilization with Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid, Fellow at Oxford University’s Wolfson College and one of the world’s leading voices on the languages and history of ancient Mesopotamia.From decoding clay tablets that speak of mental illness thousands of years ago, to uncovering the vast scholarly networks of the Late Assyrian world, Dr. Al-Rashid brings history to life in ways both deeply human and breathtakingly grand. Her work has graced the pages of History Today and the London Review of Books, and her voice has reached global audiences through BBC’s Making History, You’re Dead to Me, and Dan Snow’s History Hit.Now, she’s bringing her passion for the past closer to home, retraining in the ancient scripts of the Arabian Peninsula to explore Saudi Arabia’s rock art and inscriptions, revealing a vibrant and complex history carved in stone millennia ago.Her upcoming book, Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History (February & AUgust 2025), promises to be a landmark work for history lovers and curious minds alike.When she’s not digging into the ancient world, you might find her immersed in science fiction or out on a long-distance run - because for Dr. Al-Rashid, exploration knows no bounds.Join us in this episode as we journey across time, from the deserts of Arabia to the riverbanks of Mesopotamia, and discover the stories that shaped humanity itself.
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