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Beer

2 arms outstretched chinking drinking vessels together, with the title of the podcast and an old fashioned microphone

The Greek Symposium

Prof. Nadhira Hill explores ancient Greek symposia, elite drinking parties blending wine, poetry, and debate. Discover how ritual, moderation, and social hierarchies shaped drinking culture in Ancient Greece.
2 arms outstretched chinking drinking vessels together, with the title of the podcast and an old fashioned microphone

Beer in Bronze Age Mesopotamia

Prof. Tate Paulette discusses ancient Mesopotamia, and Sumerian beer-making, bappir, and his own brewing experiments. From daily life to the Epic of Gilgamesh, discover how beer shaped culture in the cradle of civilisation.
2 arms outstretched chinking drinking vessels together, with the title of the podcast and an old fashioned microphone

The Social Construct of Alcohol through the Ages

Prof. Michael Dietler explores alcohol as a powerful cultural force; shaping identity, ritual, and power across societies. From ancient Mediterranean feasts to global exchange, rethink the history of drinking with us.

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