In this calming episode of The Restful Record, we journey through the long and layered history of Baghdad, one of the world’s most storied cities. Once the dazzling capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and a center of learning, trade, and culture, Baghdad has endured centuries of transformation; from Mongol invasions to Ottoman rule, colonial entanglements, and the turbulence of the modern era. You’ll hear about Saddam Hussein’s rise to power, the impact of the Gulf War, and the profound changes ...