Exploring the Cradle of Civilization

Civilization, the game, is soon to be released in its 7th edition. In this episode of The Burning Archive Jeff Rich responds to a listener question prompted by this game that puts the player in the shoes of all manner of leaders of civilizations. What is meant by the phrase 'cradle of civilization', and how is the concept of civilization relevant to today's multi-polar world facing climate-change?

This is part one of a four-part show exploring Civilization and history, and recreating a Civ marathon on a podcast.

Full details of the show at www.theburningarchive.com