Episode 1: MesopotamiaDeath Record Podcast: Hosted by Ana & MeganWe are so excited to bring you our very first episode. You can expect future episodes to launch at 7PM every other Wednesday from this point on. Ana dives into the record-keeping of diagnosis and treatment methods, ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and the simple burial practices of the era. She explains how religious beliefs are the foundation of the society and their stance on free will. Megan uses well-known and lesser-known historical texts to explain the difference in burial based on economic status and the role of the caste system in death practices. She makes parallels, yet explains the differences between the different dynasties of this era. Below is a list of links the hosts used as a reference for their research of this episode. Science Resources:Medical PracticesDiagnostic ExamplesSymptoms and TreatmentBurial PrepBurial across dynastiesChoksi, M. (2014, June 20). Ancient Mesopotamian Beliefs in the Afterlife. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/article/701/Mark, J. J. (2019, October 09). Sumerians. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/Sumerians/Historical Resources:https://lib.ugent.be/fulltxt/RUG01/002/375/793/RUG01-002375793_2017_0001_AC.pdfhttps://www.ancient.eu/article/701/ancient-mesopotamian-beliefs-in-the-afterlife/Choksi, M. “Ancient Mesopotamian Beliefs in the Afterlife.” Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, June 20, 2014. https://www.ancient.eu/article/701/ancient-mesopotamian-beliefs-in-the-afterlife/.Music rights to the Original Artist: Scott Homes https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes Logo design by: @allisun.cr2Tune in next week as we move to the Mediterranean and explore the death and dying practices of ancient Greece!
