#424 | A Brief History of Salt

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We all know salt as a simple white seasoning to add to our cooking, but it's much more than that.

In this episode, we'll be exploring salt's fascinating role throughout history – from how it served as a catalyst for revolutions to how it is featured in society.

• Salt's role in history and its surprising impact.
• Preservation: Salt's role in preserving meat, fish for months.
• Essential nutrient: Human dependence on salt in diets.
• Early trade routes based on the salt trade.
• La Gabelle: Infamous French salt tax causing regional disparities.
• Connection to French Revolution and discontent.
• American Revolution: British blockade, salt smuggling, victory.
• Societal impact: Salt shaping trade routes, language, culture.
• Recap of salt's multifaceted historical significance.
• Reflection on salt's impact on trade, language, and culture.

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