The History of Kuneiform

Nieboure was the sole survivor of Napoleon's expedition to Egypt. He copied down ancient inscriptions he found on rock faces, written in various kinds of Kuneiform script. A German high school teacher of Greek and Latin named Georg Grotefend became inspired by Nieboures' book. After one too many drinks with a friend, they bet him that he wouldn't be able to read this stuff. The man went home determined and woke up the next morning with a mission on his mind - deciphering Kuneiform.