Johns Hopkins Scholar Translates Ancient Cuneiform Tablet

A 3,500-year-old cuneiform tablet discovered in Turkey has been translated by Jacob Lauinger of Johns Hopkins University, who engaged students in a hands-on project to replicate the ancient writing technique. Meanwhile, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel reflects on her controversial decision in 2015 to accept refugees in her new memoir, suggesting it marked a significant turning point in her leadership and Germany's history. Acclaimed writer Amitav Ghosh argues that childhood literature, like Golding’s 'Lord of the Flies', contributes to individualism and climate crisis narratives, as he prepares to lecture on his book 'The Nutmeg’s Curse'. In the realm of entertainment, director Nikkhil Advani's 'Freedom at Midnight' has received mixed reviews but boasts a strong IMDb rating, with Advani emphasizing the importance of accurate historical representation. Lastly, Conrad Black's extensive work 'The Political and Strategic History of the World' offers a detailed examination of history through a political and military lens, spanning from ancient civilizations to modern history.