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Jon Taylor
Thin End of the Wedge
Thin End of the Wedge explores life in the ancient Middle East. There are many wonderful stories we can tell about those people, their communities, the gritty reality of their lives, their hopes, fears and beliefs. We can do that through the objects they left behind and the cities where they once lived. Our focus is on the cultures that used cuneiform (“wedge-shaped”) writing, so mostly on ancient Iraq and nearby regions from about 3000 BC to about 100 AD. Thin End of the Wedge brings you expert insights and the latest research in clear and simple language. What do we know? How do we know...
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5.0 stars from 20 ratings
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“Great guests, interesting topics and skilled host/interviewer. I am binge listening whilst shoveling snow. Merci!”
Bee Kimura via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/24
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“Thank you for prioritising and disseminating the work and backgrounds of those we do not get to hear from so frequently”
shesh gal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/21
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“Love the whole concept for this, how everything is so clearly set out and explained and the themes that it addresses. Looking forward to listening through...”
Marmaneil via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/22/21
Recent Episodes
Published 04/03/24
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Published 04/03/24
The site of Ur is easily one of the most important in Iraq. In this interview, originally recorded in late 2021, we hear from the person responsible for managing that site. Ali talks about Ur's significance, and its role in local life. What are the plans for the development of this key site?...
Published 03/06/24
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