Mark Kurlansky

The cod was a staple food for Europeans for centuries.

The story of cod is the story of humanity's relationship with the sea.

Salt was crucial to the development of trade routes.

Salt is a preservative and a flavor enhancer.

Salt has shaped economies and societies throughout history.

Wars have been fought over salt.

Fishermen went to sea to catch cod, and they brought back wealth.

It is the only mineral that is essential to human life.

Without salt, we would not be able to survive.

Salt has been used in rituals and religious practices.