Shortages of food and supplies are becoming more and more common, even in an era where the world has never been more connected. War, the impending climate disaster, and wealth inequality are all to blame for these shortages. While the world works to overcome these struggles and find ways to avoid or circumnavigate these issues, it's important to remember these problems aren't exactly new. Numerous times throughout history different items have run in short supply for different reasons, but they're not always the items you think, or for the reasons you think.
Let's look back on some notable shortages from history, and the events that caused them.