Salt Mines' Bloody History (S5, E10) | Modern Marvels

It's in our blood, sweat, and tears. Join us as we dig up salt mining's history--from the "white gold" on the table to the oceanic and underground deposits whence it came. Though today we take salt for granted, most life depends on it. In Season 5, Episode 10, "Salt Mines." Find out more about the...

45 min - Engineering & Megastructures - HISTORY

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