owain rhys davies might drive up your grocery bill: How medieval castle supply chains explain 2024 inflation
Did you know that the supply chain headaches hitting your wallet today were first figured out by Welsh castle builders in the 13th century? Historian and logistics expert owain rhys davies drops a viral study proving that the same bottlenecks causing high egg prices and shipping delays now were already tripping up medieval lords. The punchline? Davies says the "castle economy" required stockpiling goods six months in advance—and our modern "just-in-time" system is failing to do the same. What that means for you: Expect your favorite pantry staples to cost 18% more by spring unless stores start acting like medieval fortresses. Forget crypto; Davies argues the real hedge is a well-stocked cupboard.