The Salt of the Earth (Part 1)

from StarTalk Radio · host Neil deGrasse Tyson

From the French Revolution to the science of geology, this show examines how salt has been an important ingredient in human history. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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From the French Revolution to the science of geology, this show examines how salt has been an important ingredient in human history.

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