Radio ReOrient 12.5: “The Ancient History of the ‘Middle East,’” with Marc Van De Mieroop, hosted by Marchella Ward and S.Sayyid

In this episode of Radio ReOrient, Salman Sayyid and Chella Ward spoke to Professor Marc Van De Mieroop about Sumerian history. They discussed the role that the so-called ‘Ancient Near East’ might play in reorienting history, from redefining the history of philosophy to telling a less Eurocentric story about writing and textual evidence. Marc is Professor of the Ancient Near East from the beginning of writing to the age of Alexander of Macedon, at Columbia University. His many important books and articles were the subject of our fascinating conversation. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies