In this podcast, you can hear the oldest stories still known, tales that have passed the test of time with flying colors, though usually because they were written down then buried for millennia. This show is focused on the history and myth of the Cradle of Civilization, bronze age Mesopotamia, beginning with the dawn of writing. The history runs begins in the mythic mists of 3000 BCE and will continue until the bronze age collapse around 1200BCE, with myths of heroes and gods, and tales of daily life peppered throughout. Never fear though, for your humble podcast host has taken these literally dusty old stories and breathed new life into them, or at least as much as I am able. So join me as I re-tell millennia old tales, making this possibly the most derivative podcast you have ever listened to. You can check out notes for each episode at oldeststories.net and you can also listen on any quality podcast app by searching Oldest Stories.