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A historical podcast series about human interactions with alcohol.

5 ½ Moments When Alcohol Shaped the World

Discover how alcohol shaped history from 80,000 BCE to today.

Trailer - 5 ½ Moments When Alcohol Shaped the World

Discover when and why humans first drank alcohol.

Episode 1 - Joining Up and Settling Down

Discover how wine shaped Greek and Roman life.

Episode 2 - Wine and the Rise of Mediterranean World

Discover how hops transformed beer, brewing and drinking in medieval Europe.

Episode 3 - Hops and the Origins of Western Capitalism

Discover how alcohol shaped European history and global encounters.

Episode 4 - Spirits and Global Encounters

Discover how alcohol shaped industry, politics &amp; society.

Episode 5 - Big Business and Bio-States

Discover how alcohol has shaped society over the last 60 years.

5 ½ Moments When Alcohol Shaped the World

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