From Berlin to Bagdad and Babylon

Set out from the bustling streets of Berlin, a scholar‑traveler follows the historic corridor that once linked the Bosphorus with the Persian Gulf. Along the way he records the everyday lives, markets and faiths of the peoples he meets, while constantly comparing the modern scene to the layers of empire that have risen and fallen there. His observations turn the road into a living classroom, where ancient myths meet the realities of 20th‑century towns.

From the stone arches of Istanbul to the crumbling towers of Babylon, the narrative weaves together stories of Babylonians, Assyrians, Greeks, Romans and early caliphates. The author describes forgotten temples, desert‑wide ruins and the quiet resilience of Bedouin villages, drawing vivid pictures that feel as immediate as a personal conversation. Listeners are invited to travel beyond guidebooks, hearing the echoes of history reverberate through deserts, rivers and bustling bazaars.