Cuneiform Literature, Medicine, and Mental Health: Interview with Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid

<p>At the heart of the ancient Middle East, a sophisticated, urbanized, and long-lived world, was a writing system: cuneiform, used for everything from heroic epic to receipts and medical texts, and first developed in Mesopotamia more than 5,000 years ago. Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid of Oxford joins me to talk about cuneiform literature, medicine, and mental health in this fascinating and little-known ancient world.</p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a>.</p><p>Support us by supporting our sponsors! </p><p><strong>SimpliSafe</strong> - To learn more about how SimpliSafe can help&nbsp;protect you and your family, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://simplisafe.com/TIDES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>simplisafe.com/TIDES</strong></a> today to customize your system and get a free security camera.&nbsp;You&nbsp;also get a 60 day risk free trial, so there’s nothing to lose. </p><p><strong>NetSuite</strong> - Get special financing at <a href="http://netsuite.com/TIDES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>netsuite.com/TIDES</strong></a>.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>