Salt Ventures
Unravel the secrets of our palates?
4.7 (14)
80 mins
Explore a flavorful journey through time in a collection delving into culinary, biological, and cultural narratives. Uncover the salty roots of gastronomic experiences, from ancient clashes to the evolution of preservation methods. Discover the microscopic marvels of clay and the rebellions against salt taxes. Delve into the mesmerizing power of salt in ice cream making, questioning its lasting influence on modern life.
Ep 1:
Salt: The First Preservative
From dehydrating slugs to curing hams, discover how salt's ancient chemistry became a survival tool—and how colonial dependence on British salt helped ignite the American Revolution.
Ep 2:
The Salt Empire's Rise
Cornelius Drebbel's icy Westminster demonstration reveals salt's cooling secrets, while Joy Morton's logistics genius and iconic 'When it rains it pours' campaign built America's salt empire.
Discussions (15)
Cooper
Level 10 · 9 mo agoThe Basques selling whale tongue to the church as fish is hilarious... they basically found an exploit in the rules and farmed it for massive profit.
Weston
Level 3 · 9 mo agoSalt raises blood pressure. My doctor confirmed it.
Tammy
Level 10 · 8 mo agoToo bad we can't use salt to cure the rot in government like they cure ham. The only thing being preserved is the wealth of their billionaire friends.
