Have you ever wondered how the concept of class emerged in human societies? Well, wonder no more, because in this blog post I will give you a brief and hilarious history of class. Class is a way of dividing people based on their economic and social status. It is often related to factors such as wealth, income, education, occupation, culture and power. But how did it all start? Some historians trace the origins of class to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India, where complex societies developed hierarchical structures based on different roles and functions. For example, in ancient Mesopotamia, there were four main classes: the king and his family, the priests and nobles, the free citizens and the slaves. The king was at the top of the pyramid, while the slaves were at the bottom. The priests and nobles had access to land, education and religious authority, while the free citizens had some rights and duties, but also had to pay taxes and serve in the army....