Salt

Posted by william warren on April 27, 2015 at 12:04am

In Part One, Steph McGovern explores the history of salt, beginning with how it is produced and the root it has taken in language. She hears of the product's impact in revolutions across France, America and India, and talks to history professor Peter Wallenstein about its unexpected importance in military strategy up until the 20th century.

In Part Two, Steph McGovern concludes her exploration of the history of salt, as she examines in greater detail the role of the product in food, focusing on its growth as an attractive artisan ingredient. She also considers the health warnings concerning its over-consumption, and talks to a campaign group who even suggest reducing the number of holes in chip-shop shakers.

Presented by Steph McGovern

Produced by Geoff Bird

2 Files. 26MB each. Length 28 Minutes each. Bitrate 128kbps

http://1drv.ms/1Gng80s

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Couch Potato April 27, 2015 at 5:50am

Thank you!
- semoshorts > Couch Potato April 27, 2015 at 5:53am
  
  Thanks for sharing.
Anson (Bob) Roberts April 27, 2015 at 4:50am

Interesting. Thanks.

Only the BBC would take an hour of my day to explore salt ... :>)

Bob
- semoshorts > Anson (Bob) Roberts April 27, 2015 at 5:53am
  
  And the CBC: http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Ideas/Full+Episodes/2010/ID/1472997791/
- Anson (Bob) Roberts > semoshorts April 27, 2015 at 9:09am
  
  Excellent find! :>)
abby April 27, 2015 at 12:22am

Thanks!

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