Video - Beer Currency and Cat Worship in Ancient Times

Did you know that in ancient Mesopotamia, beer was so important that it was used as a form of currency? People would trade goods and services for beer, which was considered a staple in daily life. The Sumerians even had a goddess of beer, Ninkasi, who was worshipped for her role in brewing. Additionally, the ancient Egyptians used to worship cats as sacred animals and believed that they brought good luck and protection. Cats were even mummified and buried with their owners to accompany them to the afterlife. Stay tuned for more fascinating ancient history facts!