In the first in-person episode of The Intangible podcast, Nicholas talks with Professor Gil J. Stein at the University of Chicago's Institute for the Study of Ancient Culture (ISAC). Professor Stein is the Rowe Professor in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, as well as the Director of the Chicago Center for Cultural Heritage Preservation. In this episode, Professor Stein discusses some of his work with preservation in Afghanistan, the importance of preserving intangible culture, and the importance of a concept he calls "preservation through documentation." To learn more about the Chicago Center for Cultural Heritage Preservation and their work in Afghanistan, check out their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@C3HP.