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.

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Website: Law of Ma'at

Website: Map of Ancient Egypt

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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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