You've heard the name and seen the memes, but who was Ea-nasir, what was life like during his time, and why has he been regarded by many as being the most notorious businessman of the Bronze Age (at least that has appeared in the archaeological record)? This video will hopefully give you some insight into Ea-nasir and his world.

Contents:

00:00 Introduction
03:00 The Complaint Tablet to Ea-nasir
06:28 Ea-nasir's World
08:24 What Happened to Ea-nasir?
09:19 Thank You and Patrons

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Sources and Suggested Reading:

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