Big History — Season 1, Episode 1: The Superpower of Salt
Documentary • 22 min • 1 season, 17 episodes • ★ 7.8/10
Episode synopsis
We all know that mankind can't live without air, food and water...the same is true of salt. The salt on your table is a key to unlocking the story of our planet and the cosmos. Big History reveals how this simple molecule underpins our civilization, launched wars, built monuments like the Great Wall of China, sparked revolutions from India to France...and it's even the substance that makes up our thoughts.
About Big History
Explores many facets of epic moments in history from the past 13.7 billion years, from a Big History perspective.