How Salt built the World's Greatest Civilizations - Part 1

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Imagine the badlands of Chambal in the 70's, the setting of Sholay and Kaalia pleading to Gabbar for his life - Sardar, maine aapka namak khaya hai. Now imagine the greatest philosopher from China, Confucious reflecting about the nature of that very namak, and how should rulers rule with morality. What connects the two is Salt. This week, we trace the remarkable story of the condiment on your dinner table, and how it built one of the greatest civilisations the world has ever seen.</p> <p>And if you are intrigued about Central Asia, Samosas and Hospitality, check out the episodes on Uzbekistan</p> <p>Beauty of Uzbekistan and the Geometry Box: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-box" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-box</a><br>Melons of Samarkand: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/melons-of-samarkand" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/melons-of-samarkand</a></p> <p>Vincent Van Gogh and Uzbekistan: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VC" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VC</a><br>Secrets of Doors: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=InTTDLzqdrZWSvf5" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=InTTDLzqdrZWSvf5</a></p> <p>Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 1: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2xUGZmKqpNnFmKl" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2xUGZmKqpNnFmKl</a></p> <p>Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 2: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K0YFNLT3F" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K0YFNLT3F</a></p> <p>World's most popular snack: <a href=