A Brief History of Alcohol

Long before bars and breweries, alcohol was already part of human history.From ancient societies like Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt to the social traditions we know today, drinking has played a surprising role in culture, religion, and daily life.This episode takes a step back to look at how alcohol evolved alongside civilization—how it was made, why people drank it, and how it became such a lasting part of human society.Not just what we drink—but why we ever started.