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The first Brands in Human History Branding didn’t start with capitalism. It started with trust. In ancient Rome, blacksmiths stamped swords with their name. In ancient India, potters marked clay jars with unique symbols. In Egypt, brickmakers pressed Pharaoh’s seal onto every brick used in pyramids. In China, craftsmen carved unique marks on porcelain to signal origin and quality. In Mesopotamia, merchants used clay seals to identify ownership and authenticity of goods. Why? So people knew who made it — and whether they could trust it. Branding = memory + reputation. And that hasn’t changed in 2,000+ years. It’s not just logos. It’s legacy.