Mesopotamian Dreams : Echoes of Babylon, Lapis Blue, and the Poetry of Elif Shafak

In this dreamlike episode, we journey through the echoes of ancient Mesopotamia, where myth and history intertwine. First, we step into the hushed corridors of the Louvre’s Oriental Antiquities department, where the grandeur of Babylon and Assyria lingers in stone and clay. Then, we dive into There Are Rivers in the Sky, Elif Shafak’s mesmerizing novel, unraveling its themes of memory, longing, and the ever-shifting currents of time. Finally, we chase the enigma of lapis lazuli—the celestial blue gemstone that adorned Mesopotamian temples and Sumerian priests. What secrets does this deep blue hold? With an atmospheric and ethereal soundscape, this episode is an invitation to wander through lost cities, forgotten dreams, and the shimmer of lapis under ancient skies.