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Drunk On History

lauren_dogaer
Alcohol
Ancient Egypt
Roman Empire
Wine
Mesopotamia
Greek Symposium
Beer
Ancient Mesopotamia
Sumerian Beer
Ancient Greece
Viticulture
Culture
Bapyr

Drunk On History is a podcast that explores humanity’s complex relationship with alcohol — from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to Rome, Mesoamerica, India, China, and beyond. Together with experts, I dive into how ancient civilizations used, abused, and understood alcohol. How did the ancients manage the age-old question of “How much is too much?” What laws or moral codes tried to curb excess? What... more

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In the sixth episode of Drunk On History, host Lauren Dogaer talks with James McHugh, an expert in pre-modern India, Indian religion, and Sanskrit literature. Together, they explore what ancient Sanskrit texts reveal, and sometimes obscure, about alc... more

In the fifth episode of Drunk On History, host Lauren Dogaer talks with Emlyn Dodd, archaeologist and expert on ancient wine production in the Roman world. Together, they explore the central role of wine in Roman society, from everyday consumption to... more

In the fourth episode of Drunk On History, host Lauren Dogaer talks with Morgan Moroney, Assistant Curator of Egyptian, Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Art at the Brooklyn Museum in New York. Together, they explore common assumptions about alcohol... more

In the third episode of the Drunk On History podcast, host Lauren Dogaer and Professor Nadhira Hill of Randolph-Macon College delve into the fascinating world of ancient Greek drinking practices, particularly focusing on the symposium. Professor Hill... more

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James McHugh
Professor of South Asian religions at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Episode: Episode 6: Alcohol in Indian Religion and Sanskrit Texts
Emlyn Dodd
Former senior lecturer in Classical Studies; co-directs Faleri-Novi project
University of Adelaide (formerly Institute of Classical Studies, University of London)
Episode: Episode 5: The Archaeology of Wine in the Roman Empire
Morgan Moroney
Assistant Curator of Egyptian Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Art at the Brooklyn Museum; PhD in Near Eastern Studies, Egyptian Art and Archaeology
Brooklyn Museum
Episode: Episode 4: Alcohol in Pharaonic Egypt
Nadhira Hill
Assistant Professor of Classics and Archaeology at Randolph-Macon College
Randolph-Macon College
Episode: Episode 3: The Greek Symposium
Tate Paulette
Professor at North Carolina State University; expert in urban food systems in the ancient world
North Carolina State University
Episode: Episode 2: Beer in Bronze Age Mesopotamia
Michael Dietler
Professor of Anthropology focusing on the social construction of alcohol, food, and feasting
University of Chicago
Episode: Episode 1: The Social Construct of Alcohol through the Ages

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Production and research quality come through in rich, well-sourced discussions.
Shows consistently highlight how ancient practices inform modern attitudes toward drinking.
Guests bring expert context that elevates intriguing historical topics.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful blend of archaeology and storytelling.

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Episode 6: Alcohol in Indian Religion and Sanskrit Texts
Q: How did social classes and religious traditions influence who could drink what?
Different groups—Buddhists, Jains, Hindus—had varying norms, with Brahmins often abstaining from alcohol, others restricted by status or role, and texts emphasizing moderation and the social consequences of intoxication.
Episode 6: Alcohol in Indian Religion and Sanskrit Texts
Q: What were the main types of alcohol in ancient India and how were they produced?
There were numerous grain- and sugar-based drinks; sura and soma are central concepts, with fermentation understood as turning ingredients together with a fermenting agent, producing a variety of drinks like rice beers and sugarcane beverages, not simply wine or beer as modern terms would suggest.
Episode 6: Alcohol in Indian Religion and Sanskrit Texts
Q: Could you be a little bit more specific about the time span you work on in pre-modern India?
The Sanskrit sources span from the earliest Vedas around 1300 BCE up to sources from the 18th century, with a core emphasis on a few centuries BCE to about 1200 CE, depending on the text and context.
Episode 5: The Archaeology of Wine in the Roman Empire
Q: Who owned the vineyards and who made the wine in different regions?
In places like Egypt there are detailed papyri showing vineyard ownership and winemaking roles; in Italy, wealthier landowners controlled large estates, while everyday producers existed in towns and fields; production involved a mix of owners, merchants, and winemakers, varying by region and era.
Episode 1: The Social Construct of Alcohol through the Ages
Q: When did a common definition of alcohol arise, and why did it not exist earlier?
The term 'alcohol' emerged as a collective label only later, with ethanol identified as the common psychoactive element in beverages, and the broader umbrella term was reinforced by 19th-century prohibitionist movements that tied diverse drinks together.

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A historically focused show exploring how alcohol shaped societies across ancient civilizations and into classical eras. Episodes weave archaeology, iconography, and textual sources to examine production, ritual use, social roles, and trade surrounding beer and wine, along with moderation, governance, and cultural norms. Notable is the consistent emphasis on how drinking practices reveal power dynamics, gender expectations, and economic life, often with expert guests who bridge lab work and real-world contexts. The format tends to balance vivid historical anecdotes with methodological insights, making it informative for listeners who want a nuanced view of alcohol in human history and its lingering relevance today.

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