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Silver and Blue

Silver and Blue

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Silver and Blue: Tracing the Roots of Policing and Corrections takes listeners through centuries and across continents to explore our systems of law enforcement and punishment have shaped societies for centuries. From the watchmen of ancient cities to the rise of modern police forces, each episode explores how justice was enforced, how punishment evolved, and what these legacies mean for us today. Whether a history buff, justice seeker or curious about how the system works, Silver and Blue invites you to rethink what justice really means, and who it serves.Copyright 2026 LCC Connect Social Sciences World
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  • Egypt: The Law Driven by Ma’at

    Egypt: The Law Driven by Ma’at
    May 26 2026

    In this episode, you will learn about how Ancient Egypt governed through the Law of Ma’at - or natural order of things that was how society was balanced and the moral ideas that was the foundation of all law. With the Law of Ma’at, it instilled in the society the need for truth, acting justly, and acting fairly to all people. We’ll talk about the importance of Ma’at, how it influenced everything and how that influenced the policing and corrections at that time.

    Mentioned This Episode:

    Website: Law of Ma'at

    Website: Map of Ancient Egypt

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    16 mins
  • Mesopotamia: Society’s First Written Law

    Mesopotamia: Society’s First Written Law
    Apr 21 2026

    In this episode, you will learn about how ancient civilizations, specifically Mesopotamia and Babylon, were the first to write down laws to govern the societies that had built up around them. We’ll talk about kings, codes, laws and police just to name a few.

    Mentioned This Episode:

    Website: Code of Hammurabi

    Website: Map of Ancient Mesopotamia

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    20 mins
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