All Episodes - Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon

Step into the ancient world with Austen Henry Layard, the trailblazing archaeologist celebrated for his remarkable excavations in Nimrud and Nineveh. In this enthralling narrative of his second expedition, Layard unveils the astonishing treasures he discovered, including exquisite Assyrian palace reliefs and the fabled library of Ashurbanipal. This extraordinary collection of 7th-century BC clay tablets contained a vast reservoir of knowledge, featuring the legendary Epic of Gilgamesh. Join Layard as he transports you to a bygone era, sharing his exhilarating adventures and profound insights from a civilization buried beneath the sands of time. - Summary by Soupy Proof-listened by Elijah Fisher and TriciaG.

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