Let’s talk about sea salt. The ingredient that sits in a Pinterest-worthy glass jar on your counter while regular table salt hides in a plastic shaker like it owes you money. Sea salt is one of those kitchen staples that manages to feel both rustic and glamorous—like it could season your French fries and be rubbed into your skin at a luxury spa in the Maldives. But beyond its Instagram aesthetic, sea salt has a long, gritty history. So buckle up, because this humble crystal has been seasoning human life (and drama) for thousands of years Origins: Born of Ocean and Sun