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Hospitality in History
17:32 - 19:56 (02:23)
The Anglo-Saxons developed a system of legal hospitality that required people to take care of travelers; every town had to have a hostel where visitors could spend the night.
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The Irish had their own pub culture and system of hospitality known as the Brehon law, which originated in the sixth century and emphasized the importance of taking care of visitors.
17:32 - 18:36 (01:04)
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The Irish had their own pub culture and system of hospitality known as the Brehon law, which originated in the sixth century and emphasized the importance of taking care of visitors. The law ensured that every town had a hostel or pub where people could spend the night and receive hospitality.
ChapterHospitality in History
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18:37 - 19:01 (00:24)
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The speaker is unsure if the guidelines for ancient Chinese architecture were symbolic or meant to be taken literally regarding the location and direction of doors.
ChapterHospitality in History
EpisodeThe Delightful History of Pubs
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Brehan Code had strict laws regarding hospitality which required households to always have food and drink available for travelers and guests, as well as be ready for animal slaughter at any time of day.
19:02 - 19:56 (00:54)
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The Brehan Code had strict laws regarding hospitality which required households to always have food and drink available for travelers and guests, as well as be ready for animal slaughter at any time of day.