Did you know that the Roman army used to pay their soldiers in salt? You'll learn lots of weird facts just like this about your condiments and spices in this Special Collections episode, featuring interviews with the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg, TN and the National Museum of Mustard in Middleton, WI. Join Special Collections as we explore whether a hot dog is a sandwhich, the history and mythology of salt, and contenders of the perfect combination of bread and condiments.

Learn more about the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museums and National Museum of Mustard at:

http://thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com/ 

https://mustardmuseum.com/