Boring History For Sleep | Ancient Mesopotamia | The Rise and Fall of the First Civilization
Drift into sleep while uncovering the deep history of the world’s first civilization—Mesopotamia. This 3-hour journey explores ancient Sumer, Babylon, Assyria, and beyond, revealing the stories of kings, conquests, inventions, myths, and everyday life that shaped human history.
🔍 Chapters and Topics Covered
00:00 – Ancient Beginnings in Mesopotamia
08:24 – Hammurabi and the Laws of Babylon
17:01 – Assyrian Power and Brutality
25:52 – Babylon’s Golden Age
42:27 – Persia and the Fall of Babylon
51:20 – Alexander the Great in Mesopotamia
59:51 – The Legacy That Shaped the World
01:08:38 – Ziggurats and the Gods: Mesopotamian Religion
01:27:22 – The Invention of the Wheel and Urban Planning
01:35:27 – The Epic of Gilgamesh: The World’s First Story
01:43:35 – The Sumerian Kings List and Dynastic Power
01:53:04 – The Akkadian Empire and Sargon the Great
02:14:10 – The Fall of Ur: Collapse of a Sumerian City
02:23:17 – Nebuchadnezzar II and the Hanging Gardens
02:32:40 – Writing and Schools in Mesopotamian Society
02:41:04 – Rediscovering Mesopotamia: Archaeology and Modern Insight
02:58:28 – The Rise of Sumer and Cuneiform
03:06:28 – Trade, Agriculture, and the Birth of Economy
03:16:42 – Science and Mathematics in Ancient Mesopotamia
03:25:27 – The Cradle of Civilization: Life Between the Rivers
🎧 Perfect for:
• Falling asleep to calm storytelling
• Learning ancient history passively
• Deep background ambiance for study or relaxation
🌍 What You’ll Discover:
• The origins of writing, law, and urban life
• Epic tales like Gilgamesh and the King’s List
• The rise and fall of empires: Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria
• Religion, technology, science, and daily life in Mesopotamia
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