Silver and Blue

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Silver and Blue: Tracing the Roots of Policing and Corrections takes listeners through centuries and across continents to explore our systems of law enforcement and punishment have shaped societies for centuries. From the watchmen of ancient cities to the rise of modern police forces, each episode explores how justice was enforced, how punishment evolved, and what these legacies mean for us today. Whether a history buff, justice seeker or curious about how the system works, Silver and Blue invites you to rethink what justice really means, and who it serves.

Episodes

  1. May 26

    Egypt: The Law Driven by Ma’at

    In this episode, you will learn about how Ancient Egypt governed through the Law of Ma’at - or natural order of things that was how society was balanced and the moral ideas that was the foundation of all law. With the Law of Ma’at, it instilled in the society the need for truth, acting justly, and acting fairly to all people. We’ll talk about the importance of Ma’at, how it influenced everything and how that influenced the policing and corrections at that time. Mentioned This Episode: Website: Law of Ma'at Website: Map of Ancient Egypt _________________________ Website: LCC Public Service Careers

    16 min

  2. Apr 21

    Mesopotamia: Society’s First Written Law

    In this episode, you will learn about how ancient civilizations, specifically Mesopotamia and Babylon, were the first to write down laws to govern the societies that had built up around them. We’ll talk about kings, codes, laws and police just to name a few. Mentioned This Episode: Website: Code of Hammurabi Website: Map of Ancient Mesopotamia _________________________ Website: LCC Public Service Careers

    20 min
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Silver and Blue: Tracing the Roots of Policing and Corrections takes listeners through centuries and across continents to explore our systems of law enforcement and punishment have shaped societies for centuries. From the watchmen of ancient cities to the rise of modern police forces, each episode explores how justice was enforced, how punishment evolved, and what these legacies mean for us today. Whether a history buff, justice seeker or curious about how the system works, Silver and Blue invites you to rethink what justice really means, and who it serves.

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  • Creator
    LCC Connect
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
    Clean
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