Big History

The Superpower of Salt

Documentary Nov 2, 2013 20 min HISTORY Vault

Available on Prime Video, HISTORY Vault, Sling TV

S1 E1: 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.

Documentary Nov 2, 2013 20 min HISTORY Vault

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2013
Run Time: 20 min
Rated: TV-PG
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.