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Ep. 68 Ancient Sumer, an Introduction

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In this episode of Truth in Shadow, host BT delves into the ancient civilization of the Sumerians, exploring their profound impact on human history, culture, and the supernatural. He discusses their innovations in writing, mathematics, and architecture, as well as their mythology, particularly the Anunnaki, and how these elements shaped the foundations of modern civilization. The conversation reflects on the everyday lives of the Sumerians, their cultural practices, and the enduring legacy of their myths and stories.

Resources
The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character - Samuel Noah Kramer

Cuneiform by Dr. Irving Finkel
The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature

Chapters

01:05 The Legacy of the Sumerians
03:09 The Rise of Civilization
06:59 The Power of Writing
09:18 Ziggurats: Bridges to the Divine
11:03 Revolutionizing Transportation: The Wheel
12:16 Mathematics and Timekeeping Innovations
13:44 The Anunnaki: Gods or Extraterrestrials?
15:54 Everyday Life in Ancient Sumer
22:14 Cultural Practices and Leisure Activities
25:01 Mythology and the Epic of Gilgamesh
31:10 Reflections on Sumerian Legacy

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In this episode of Truth in Shadow, host BT delves into the ancient civilization of the Sumerians, exploring their profound impact on human history, culture, and the supernatural. He discusses their innovations in writing, mathematics, and architecture, as well as their mythology, particularly the Anunnaki, and how these elements shaped the foundations of modern civilization. The conversation reflects on the everyday lives of the Sumerians, their cultural practices, and the enduring legacy of their myths and stories.

Resources
The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character - Samuel Noah Kramer

Cuneiform by Dr. Irving Finkel
The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature

Chapters

01:05 The Legacy of the Sumerians
03:09 The Rise of Civilization
06:59 The Power of Writing
09:18 Ziggurats: Bridges to the Divine
11:03 Revolutionizing Transportation: The Wheel
12:16 Mathematics and Timekeeping Innovations
13:44 The Anunnaki: Gods or Extraterrestrials?
15:54 Everyday Life in Ancient Sumer
22:14 Cultural Practices and Leisure Activities
25:01 Mythology and the Epic of Gilgamesh
31:10 Reflections on Sumerian Legacy

  continue reading

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