The Surprising History of Bread: How a Staple Shaped Civilizations

Join us on an exhilarating adventure from grains to loaves in this captivating video that explores the incredible history and origin of bread! Uncover amazing facts about the beloved baked delight we all adore!

As always, a written version can be found on my blog for those hat like to read:

00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - 30,000 Years Ago
01:30 - 12,000 Years Ago
02:14 - Ancient Egypt
03:24 - Ancient Mesopotamia
03:45 - Leavening
04:56 - Medieval Times
05:46 - Yeast
06:04 - Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
06:22 - Modern Day Bread
06:57 - 5 Useless Facts!
07:26 - Outro

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Millet Picture -

Spelt Picture -

The Black Desert Picture -

Egypt Bread Offering Picture -

Egypt Grain Harvesting Picture -

Egypt Grain Crushing Picture -

Emmer Grain Picture -

Clay Oven -

Corn Grain Picture -

Barley Grain Picture -

Buckwheat Grain Picture -

Mesopotamia Map Picture -

Pliny The Elder Picture -

Gaul Statue Picture -

Iberian Princess Bust Picture -

Barm Cake Picture -

Bread Bowl Picture -

Rye Grain Picture -

Oat Grain Picture -

Rice Grain Picture -

Almond Tree Picture -

[curtisharper]

Going to need to get on the crust, get this hair curly!