Here’s a pretty fascinating story about the collapse of the complex, globalized society of the late Bronze Age around 1200 BC. As we’re facing climate change, political polarization, and a raging virus, it’s an interesting listen. 😬

About 3000 years ago, it got bad. There was famine, drought, and earthquakes. And worst of all, there were mysterious Sea People attacking from the sea without warning or mercy. ⚔️

But this chaos eventually became a rebirth that led to the alphabet, iron working, monotheism, the Greek and Roman empires, etc. Basically, Western civilization.

The historian is notes that, more often than not, we pull back from the brink before it gets toooo bad, so he’s optimistic.

👉 Throughline: The Aftermath of Collapse: Bronze Age Edition (2021)