From Cereal to Civilization: How the Discovery of Beer Shaped the World | Odd Salon DISCOVERY 7/7
Channel: Odd Salon
Date: 2019-04-24

Beer is considered by most as the oldest beverage in history. Many people believe it was discovered in ancient Egypt, but records show that it was drank by the ancient Mesopotamians as early as 7000 years ago. Beer witness to how this popular drink has helped to shape civilization as we know it!

Egan Hirvela ~ From Cereal to Civilization: How the Discovery of Beer Shaped the World

Odd Salon DISCOVERY: Six stories of rigorous inquiry and accidental revelations, seeking the unfamiliar and encountering the unknown, and uncovering the uncharted.

Recorded Tuesday, April 9th 2019 at Public Works, San Francisco, CA

Curated by Seth Rosenblatt
Edit, Camera, Post production: John Adams
Sound:  Steen

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