The Ancients How to Survive in Babylonia
Apr 6, 2024
Join Tristan in a fascinating discussion with Amanda Podany, a historian from California State Polytechnic University, as they dive into the daily life of ancient Babylonia. Topics range from clay tablet literature, board games, crime, slavery, female entrepreneurship, and the era of King Hammurabi in 1750 BC.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Life in Ancient Babylonia: Insights from Archaeological Records
01:53 • 8min
Life in Ancient Babylonia: Cities, Houses, and Family Dynamics
09:24 • 18min
Nighttime Violence in Sipar and Private Toilets in Urra
27:09 • 5min
Sanitation Practices in Ancient Babylonia
31:42 • 14min
Clothing Norms and Identifying Slaves in Ancient Babylonia
45:34 • 9min
Exploring Survival and Daily Life in Ancient Babylonia
54:18 • 3min