Moudhy Al-Rashid: Bringing Ancient Mesopotamia to Life Through Story
In this episode, Moudhy Al-Rashid, ancient historian and author of Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History, shares what first drew her into the world of early civilizations and why the stories of ordinary people — not kings — became the heart of her work. She explains how she balances rigorous scholarship with poetic, emotionally resonant storytelling, making complex history accessible to modern readers. Moudhy discusses lessons from Mesopotamia that still matter today — from community and creativity to how societies heal — and offers surprising insights from ancient…
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