41. Farouk al-Rawi: reflections

 Farouk offers his personal story. He describes his family background, his early life, and details of his career. He explains how he became interested in ancient Iraq, and the many people who influenced and helped him develop his career. We learn about life in Iraq during the 20th century, and how political changes affected one man's journey. 3:14 introduction. Rawa6:33 family background15:01 interest in history19:36 after graduation27:33 early career34:51 student life37:40 teachers41:31 PhD46:05 return to Iraq51:17 discovery of the Sippar temple library58:40 trouble in Baghdad1:00:05 Suleimaniyah Museum1:06:02 thoughts about the futureMusic by Ruba HillawiWebsite: http://wedgepod.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSM7ZlAAgOXv4fbTDRyrWgwEmail: [email protected]: @wedge_podPatreon: http://Patreon.com/WedgePod