I’m ancient Sumer we find polytheism, ziggurats, and gods made in man’s image.

A glimpse at how Sumerians governed themselves.

The beginning of the written word. Sumer continues.

Enter: Bronze

It’s a bit eerie, but this historical phenomena gives us a unique, if not a bit macabre, look into the past. What are the Bog Bodies of Europe? Stay tuned to find out.

You can’t live without food. You can’t live it up without a stable food source.

Hop the time-traveling caravan with Charlie Johnson as he navigates the zigzagging lanes of Ancient Sumer in this episode of "The Past Was Weird". Unearth the ingenious inventions that sprung from the cradle of civilization – we're talking wheels, sailboats, and even timekeeping. Brace yourself as we unlock the secret of the divine brew, beer! Be warned, this episode might leave you thirsty for knowledge and a pint of history’s finest brew! Sumer – where even the calendar said, "It's beer o'clock somewhere." Buckle up, it's time to get weird!

An introduction to the first GREAT civilization (but not the first civilization - let’s not neglect our dear Ubaid). Sumer was the land of abundant foodstuffs and, of course, beer!

A peek at the ancient Ubaid Civilization.

Introducing ancient Mesopotamia; the land of clay and tar.