The Story of Iraq: Mesopotamia, Empires, and Endless Conflict — Fexingo History
FexingoFrom the first cuneiform tablets to the fall of Mosul, Iraq’s history is a relentless saga of invention, conquest, and tragedy. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the cradle of civilization, where the Sumerians built the first cities and the Assyrians carved an empire in blood. They explore the ziggurats of Ur, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Abbasid capital of Baghdad, which once hous... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 121 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Long before Gilgamesh was inscribed on clay, a Sumerian priestess named Enheduanna composed hymns to the moon god Nanna and the goddess Inanna in the city of Ur around 2300 BCE. She was the daughter of Sargon of Akkad, the first empire-builder in his... more
In this episode of The Story of Iraq, Lucas and Luna dive into one of the most enigmatic documents from ancient Mesopotamia: the Sumerian King List. This clay prism, compiled around 1800 BCE, records kings from before the Flood to the Isin dynasty, w... more
Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of Ennigaldi-Nanna, the Sumerian princess and high priestess who assembled the world's first known museum in the city of Ur around 530 BCE. Daughter of King Nabonidus of Babylon, Ennigaldi curated a collect... more
Long before Hammurabi's famous code, a Sumerian king named Ur-Nammu established the world's earliest known written law code in the city of Ur around 2100 BCE. This episode explores the life and legacy of Ur-Nammu, founder of the Third Dynasty of Ur, ... more
In this episode, Lucas and Luna return to Babylon — but not the familiar Nebuchadnezzar story. Instead, they explore the Neo-Babylonian Empire's lesser-known figures: the enigmatic King Nabonidus, who spent a decade in the Arabian desert building a c... more
Long before Baghdad rose to glory, another city dominated the Tigris: Ctesiphon. This episode tells the story of the imperial capital of the Parthian and Sassanid empires—a metropolis of over half a million people, famous for its colossal Taq Kasra a... more
In 861 AD, the Abbasid Caliphate was at the height of its power—but its army was a ticking time bomb. This episode dives into the Samarra Crisis, the decade of chaos that followed the assassination of Caliph al-Mutawakkil by his own Turkish guard. We... more
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma) in Abbasid Baghdad, a legendary library and intellectual hub that flourished under Harun al-Rashid and al-Ma'mun. They discuss its origins, the translations of Greek, Persian... more
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This show offers deep dives into the long arc of Iraqi history, from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern era, with a steady focus on pivotal political upheavals, empire-building, and conflict. Across episodes, the hosts trace how dynastic power shifts, external interventions, and nationalist movements shaped state formation, while weaving in human-centric moments—personal stories, struggles for autonomy, and the social consequences of major coups and wars. The format consistently combines accessible narrative with careful linking of historical events to ongoing regional dynamics, making it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy rigorous context, documentary-style storytelling, and connections between past and present.
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