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But \u201cthe links between archaeology and espionage aren\u2019t limited to the twentieth century,\u201d writes Jarrett Lobel in the November\/December 2025 issue of *Archaeology* magazine. \u201cThe professions are also linked in the tablets of ancient Mesopotamia\u201d\u2014and especially in Old Babylonian-period examples detailing the art of spying, extensive networks of intermediaries, and clandestine exchanges. \n\nAt this Flash Talk, hear from Sergio Alivernini, an Assyriologist at the Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, as he discusses the politics, intrigue, and espionage found in tablets originating from the Mesopotamian Kingdom of Mari (ca. 2900\u20131762 BCE).\n\nTo register for this Flash Talk, fill out the form at https:\/\/forms.gle\/YLa4fXgc6redYExFA. Zoom log-in information will be provided upon registration. 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