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Bread that somehow survived. This is commentary from James Brown. Five thousand years ago, someone in central Turkey baked a piece of bread and buried it beneath the floor of their home. Maybe it was an offering, but my guess, it was more likely forgotten with the rush of everyday life.
¶ The Discovery of Ancient Bread
That same bread, charred and misshapen but still intact, was uncovered last year by archaeologists. It's now on display in a museum, and across town today, a bakery that recreated the recipe can't keep it on the shelves, selling out daily because classics are classics for a reason.
¶ The Legacy of a Classic Recipe
Think about that. A simple loaf made long before most tools of modern life is now drawing crowds. We don't know the name of the baker, but we should tell them thank you. Or at least a shopkeeper should.
¶ The Nature of History
We often treat history like it's sealed off, but as William Faulkner said, the past is never dead. It's not even past. I think our history is a lot like that in that piece of bread. It survives fire, earth, in time and neglect, and still finds a way to teach us. It's proof that we're not so different from those who came before us long, long ago.
¶ Legacy and Creation
So what do you think? What are you making now that might outlast you?
¶ Closing Remarks and Call to Action
Let me know in the comments and support my work@jamesbrowntv.substack.com on that note, I'm James Brown and as always, be well.