The Bloody 15th Century Hunt For The World's Most Valuable Spices

The history of the world's spices is full of travel, blood, culture and money. Their incredibly high price tags made them status symbols, and they were often traded as currency. In medieval times, some were thought to be able to cure diseases. In "The Spice Trail," host Kate Humble retraces the footsteps of the explorers who traded spices, traveling around the world to discover the histories and myths behind them as well as the modern-day cultures who still rely on them to keep their local economies going. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ABSOLUTEHISTORY 👉 historyhit.com/subscribe This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory

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