The James Brown Commentary

"The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”


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Ever heard of a loaf of bread that survived for five thousand years? Yeah, you heard that right! We’re diving into the fascinating story of a piece of bread baked in central Turkey ages ago, then forgotten under a floor, only to be uncovered by archaeologists last year. This charred but intact relic is not just a tasty tidbit of history; it sparked a local bakery to recreate the recipe, and guess what? They’re selling out faster than you can say “carb overload!” It’s a reminder that our past isn’t just a dusty old storybook; it’s alive and kicking, teaching us about ourselves today. So, what are you creating that might stand the test of time? Let’s chew on that and more in this episode!

Takeaways:

  • The story of ancient bread shows us how history can literally survive the test of time, even if we forget about it.
  • A unique loaf of bread, baked 5,000 years ago, was discovered and is now a museum piece, proving that classic recipes never die.
  • The ancient bread, once forgotten under a floor, teaches us that the past is always relevant to our present lives.
  • Reflecting on history, we realize that we're not so different from those who came before us, as their creations still impact us today.
  • A modern bakery recreating this ancient bread has shown that good things never go out of style, selling out daily.
  • Like that ancient loaf, think about what you’re creating now that might outlast you and leave a legacy.

Links referenced in this episode:

  • jamesbrowntv.substack.com

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The James Brown CommentaryBy James A. Brown