Published on
Sep 12, 2026
What we do in the shadows: The ancient, intriguing history of nightlife
Once we’d harnessed fire, there could be revelry after dark. Then, as early cities took shape, the revelry became a commodity, as bars, taverns and gambling dens emerged. The earliest known tavern, unearthed in Iraq, dates to almost 5,000 years ago. The …
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Hindustan Times
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