Weavers, Scribes, and Kings in the Ancient Near East: Interview with Professor Amanda Podany

<p>The sheer amount of time separating the establishment of the first cities in the ancient Near East, and the invention of cuneiform writing, from the end of the period that they define is mind-boggling: almost 3,000 years, far longer than the span that separates us today from the end of that period. Professor Amanda Podany has written a fantastic book on this whole age, entitled <em>Weavers, Scribes, and Kings</em>, that looks at both kings and everyday people in a fascinating time and place.</p><p><br></p><p>Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here<a href="https://bit.ly/PWverge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">: https://bit.ly/PWver</a>ge</p><p><br></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 Ap<a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">p https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhist</a>ory.</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>