Modern Marvels

S13E28 Nuts

Whether tiny like a pea or as hefty as a bowling ball, nuts are not only nutritious but also durable and adaptable, making them a fundamental part of the human diet throughout history. Archaeological findings suggest they were among our first sources of food. Nuts provided sustenance for the mighty armies of Rome and China, fueled the royal navies of England and Spain, and nourished the indigenous tribes that inhabited the American wilderness.