35. Małgorzata Sandowicz: Law and order in Babylonia
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The abundance of records from Babylonia between the 6th and the 4th century BC shows us how justice functioned. Why was the trial process so intimidating? How could you avoid it? And what happened if you couldn't? 3:05 how we know 5:01 where crime happened 7:58 motives 9:35 white collar crime 11:01 law enforcement 15:53 trials 18:07 judges 22:28 where courts met 23:49 access to justice 26:01 trials 32:38 torture 34:29 an eye for an eye? Małgorzata 's Academia page Małgorzata's ResearchGate page Małgorzata's book at Zaphon press Music by Ruba Hillawi Website: http://wedgepod.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSM7ZlAAgOXv4fbTDRyrWgw Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wedge_pod  Patreon: http://Patreon.com/WedgePod
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