Ep. 68 Ancient Sumer, an Introduction
Download MP3In this episode of Truth in Shadow, host BT delves into the ancient civilization of the Sumerians, exploring their profound impact on human history, culture, and the supernatural. He discusses their innovations in writing, mathematics, and architecture, as well as their mythology, particularly the Anunnaki, and how these elements shaped the foundations of modern civilization. The conversation reflects on the everyday lives of the Sumerians, their cultural practices, and the enduring legacy of their myths and stories.
Resources
The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character - Samuel Noah Kramer
Resources
The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character - Samuel Noah Kramer
Cuneiform by Dr. Irving Finkel
The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature
Chapters
01:05 The Legacy of the Sumerians
03:09 The Rise of Civilization
06:59 The Power of Writing
09:18 Ziggurats: Bridges to the Divine
11:03 Revolutionizing Transportation: The Wheel
12:16 Mathematics and Timekeeping Innovations
13:44 The Anunnaki: Gods or Extraterrestrials?
15:54 Everyday Life in Ancient Sumer
22:14 Cultural Practices and Leisure Activities
25:01 Mythology and the Epic of Gilgamesh
31:10 Reflections on Sumerian Legacy
The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature
Chapters
01:05 The Legacy of the Sumerians
03:09 The Rise of Civilization
06:59 The Power of Writing
09:18 Ziggurats: Bridges to the Divine
11:03 Revolutionizing Transportation: The Wheel
12:16 Mathematics and Timekeeping Innovations
13:44 The Anunnaki: Gods or Extraterrestrials?
15:54 Everyday Life in Ancient Sumer
22:14 Cultural Practices and Leisure Activities
25:01 Mythology and the Epic of Gilgamesh
31:10 Reflections on Sumerian Legacy
Creators and Guests
Guest
Dr. Heather Lynn
Dr. Heather Lynn is an internationally recognized author and researcher of ancient mysteries, suppressed knowledge, and symbols. Her work investigates how past civilizations used ritual, myth, and cosmology to encode transformation, and how the search for meaning continues to be shaped by those ancient forces.
Guest
Mike Ricksecker
Author, Researcher, and Filmmaker, featured on Travel Channel's The Alaska Triangle, History Channel's Ancient Aliens and The UnXplained, Animal Planet's The Haunted, Gaia TV, and more! Director and Producer of The Shadow Dimension docu-series.
