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.