History isn't just about great men. Tonia introduces us to the complicated family life of King Shulgi. Who were his wives? Did they live in a 'harem'? How did he control his empire while managing the ambitions of his many sons? 2:43 the Ur III period and king Shulgi 5:47 Shulgi's family 9:19 Shulgi's children 13:01 Shulgi's motivation 14:37 the 'harem' 17:47 the court 21:35 agency of the wives 25:56 impact of Shulgi becoming a god 27:32 royal deaths   Tonia's university page Tonia's Academia page Tonia's email: tonia.sharlach [at] okstate.edu Music by Ruba Hillawi Website: http://wedgepod.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSM7ZlAAgOXv4fbTDRyrWgw Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wedge_pod  Patreon: http://Patreon.com/WedgePod