Skip to main content
Home

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Series
  • People
  • Depts & Colleges
  • Open Education

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Series
  • People
  • Depts & Colleges
  • Open Education

Lauren Dogaer

Image
2 arms outstretched chinking drinking vessels together, with the title of the podcast and an old fashioned microphone

Drunk On History

Drunk On History is a podcast that explores humanity’s complex relationship with alcohol — from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to Rome,...
Title Description People Date Captions
The Greek Symposium Prof. Nadhira Hill explores ancient Greek symposia, elite drinking parties blending wine, poetry, and debate. Discover how ritual, moderation, and social hierarchies shaped drinking culture in Ancient Greece. Lauren Dogaer, Nadhira Hill 5 May, 2026
Beer in Bronze Age Mesopotamia Prof. Tate Paulette discusses ancient Mesopotamia, and Sumerian beer-making, bappir, and his own brewing experiments. From daily life to the Epic of Gilgamesh, discover how beer shaped culture in the cradle of civilisation. Lauren Dogaer, Tate Paulette 5 May, 2026
The Social Construct of Alcohol through the Ages Prof. Michael Dietler explores alcohol as a powerful cultural force; shaping identity, ritual, and power across societies. From ancient Mediterranean feasts to global exchange, rethink the history of drinking with us. Lauren Dogaer, Michael Dietler 5 May, 2026
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 episodes

Footer

  • About
  • Accessibility
  • Contribute
  • Copyright
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Login
'Oxford Podcasts' X Account @oxfordpodcasts | Upcoming Talks in Oxford | © 2011-2026 The University of Oxford