Join us in this exciting episode of Digital Hammurabi as host Megan Lewis sits down with Dr. Tate Paulette, an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University and an expert in Near Eastern Archaeology. Dr. Paulette shares insights from his upcoming book, In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia, set to be released on August 28th in the US and November 24th elsewhere.

In this episode, we explore Dr. Paulette's journey into the world of ancient food and drink, the fascinating process of experimental brewing and its connection to ancient Mesopotamian practices, and the role of beer in social and political contexts in ancient societies.

Whether you're a history buff, an archaeology enthusiast, or just curious about ancient food systems, this episode is packed with engaging discussions and intriguing insights. Don't miss out on this deep dive into the history of beer in one of the world's earliest civilizations!

Book Release Date: August 28th (US) / November 24th (Elsewhere)

Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

Disclaimer: We were provided with a free copy of the book for review purposes, however, all opinions shared are honestly held.

Dr. Eric Cline, Professor of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, discusses his new book "After 1177 BCE: The Survival of Civilization" and the graphic novel adaptation with host, Megan Lewis. They delve into the collapse of major civilizations in the late Bronze Age and the intriguing sequel to his award-winning work. Dr. Cline shares insights on biblical archaeology and international connections during this pivotal historical period.

Dr. Tero Alstola, a researcher at the University of Helsinki, discusses his work on ancient Near Eastern cultures and the social history of Babylonia in the first millennium BCE. He talks about his research on ancient immigrants, network approaches to historical data sets, and the use of computer-aided study of the Akkadian language. The conversation delves into his involvement in the 69th Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale and his interest in the ancient world, starting with ancient Egypt.

Dr. Alstola's research: https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/persons/tero-alstola Information on RAI: http://helsinki.fi/rencontre More information on migration and immigrants: The Ancient Near East Today has blog posts on migration: https://www.asor.org/anetoday How Bad Was the Babylonian Exile? https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/how-bad-was-the-babylonian-exile/

00:00:30 - Introduction to Dr. Teodoro Alstola
00:01:43 - Dr. Alstola's Background and Interest in Ancient Studies
00:03:22 - Dr. Alstola's Specialization and Research Focus
00:04:01 - Origins of Dr. Alstola's Interest in Migration
00:05:34 - Sources for Studying Ancient Migration
00:06:56 - Comparing Ancient and Modern Migration
00:09:19 - Legal Aspects of Ancient Migration
00:10:54 - Perceptions of Immigrants in the Ancient Near East
00:14:26 - Digital Humanities and Computer-Aided Research
00:22:19 - AI in Academic Research
00:24:31 - The 69th Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale
00:30:47 - Assyrian Deportation Policy
00:33:28 - Artifacts Documenting Ancient Migration
00:35:04 - Cultural Assimilation of Migrants