Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age

Four Lost Cities by Annalee Newitz is a captivating journey through the forgotten past, revealing the rise and fall of four ancient civilizations that shaped the course of human history.

From the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in Central Turkey to the medieval megacity of Angkor in Cambodia, this book takes listeners on an entertaining and mind-bending adventure into the deep history of urban life.

Newitz explores the cutting-edge research in archaeology, revealing the complex mix of environmental changes and political turmoil that doomed these ancient settlements.

Through her travels to each site, she introduces us to the often anonymous workers - slaves, women, immigrants, and manual laborers - who built these cities and created monuments that lasted millennia.

With a focus on the early development of urban planning, Four Lost Cities offers valuable insights into our own fate as the majority of people on Earth continue to live in cities.

Don't miss this fascinating exploration of our shared history and the lessons it holds for our future.