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How the history of spice trade influenced the rise and fall of empires
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Why Spices Were Once Worth More Than Gold

Babatunde Olufemi8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

Cues from the history of spice trade suggest there was a time when the little jar of spice sitting in your kitchen cupboard was worth enough to buy a piece of land. The high value of spices in ancient times reflects how much ancient civilizations cherished and coveted these items.  It would also interest readers…

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