Dr. Jacob Lauinger, a professor of Assyriology at Johns Hopkins University, joins Lexie to discuss getting started with Akkadian/Sumerian languages, cultural exchange as an integral part of studying the economic history of Mesopotamia, and explore the debate on when cuneiform tablets were baked and written on. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Learn more about Dr. Lauinger: https://neareast.jhu.edu/directory/jacob-lauinger/ Attend ASOR conference: https://www.asor.org/am/  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject  Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Kevin Walker.  Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.