Ancient Mesopotamians were drinking posh, pretentious beer 6,000 years ago
In short: Gareth Brereton explores the history of beer in Ancient Mesopotamia, revealing that even thousands of years ago, people found ways to make the consumption of this mundane beverage feel remarkably sophisticated.
While beer brewing dates back 6,000 years to Ancient Mesopotamia, it was not merely a functional drink. This video highlights how ancient drinkers added a layer of pretension to their brew, transforming a staple into something ostentatiously decorated.
The segment is part of the British Museum's Curators Cornered series, which challenges experts to identify the most elaborate versions of everyday objects found within the museum's vast collection.
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