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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Salt
A World History
Book • 2002
This book details the significant impact of salt on world history, from its use in food preservation and cooking to its influence on politics, economies, and social structures.
Kurlansky discusses how salt was a highly sought-after commodity, influencing empires, financing wars, and shaping various customs and traditions.
The book covers the production, control, and use of salt across different eras and regions, including its role in slavery, taxation, and industrialization.
It also touches on the scientific and technological aspects of salt production and its health effects.
Kurlansky discusses how salt was a highly sought-after commodity, influencing empires, financing wars, and shaping various customs and traditions.
The book covers the production, control, and use of salt across different eras and regions, including its role in slavery, taxation, and industrialization.
It also touches on the scientific and technological aspects of salt production and its health effects.
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Mentioned by Alex Schmidt as the key source for the episode, highlighting the author's work in nonfiction.
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Salt Mines
Mentioned by Cynthia Graber when discussing the history of salt and its importance throughout history.
The Salt Wars
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Nick Martell as a book that he read to learn about the importance of salt in old Venice.
Nick Martell as a book that he read to learn about the importance of salt in old Venice.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson as the author of "Salt, A World History", discussing the health aspects of salt.
Neil deGrasse Tyson as the author of "Salt, A World History", discussing the health aspects of salt.
The Salt of the Earth (Part 2)
Mentioned by Andy when discussing films similar to The Bourne Identity.
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Mentioned by James Altucher as an example of a book that explores history through a specific lens (in this case, salt).
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