Ancient Mesopotamia: Life in the Cradle of Civilization - Season 1 Episode 13 Royalty and Palace Intrigue at Mari
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Here you'll gain an intimate glimpse into the lives of royal families in the mid-second millennium BCE, from diplomatic marriages to extravagant gifts to family squabbles. Archival letters show us how royal women served as informants for their fathers, while sometimes dealing with abusive husbands.