Long ago, four millennia past, a lost Sumerian civilization thrived.
Its mysteries remained hidden until the late 19th century, when scholars decoded its ancient script. Over the subsequent 150 years, this vanished civilization has unveiled numerous enigmas.
In my series of brief lectures, audiences can uncover fascinating relics from our planet’s distant history. I anticipate that many will glean fresh insights and instinctively juxtapose that era with our own. Spoiler alert: little has altered since those ancient times.