#168: The Curious History of Spice

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Spices are an integral part of almost every cuisine in the world
and are something that most of us now take for granted.


Yet spices used to be an incredibly valuable commodity and were
the preserve of only the very richest in some societies. 


In this episode, we'll learn more about how they went from being
the preserve of the very richest in society to something that we
sprinkle on our dishes without worrying about the cost.





What do we actually mean by "spice"?

Is salt a spice?

Theories about why hotter countries have spicier food

Spices in Ancient Egypt

Salt in Ancient Rome

Pepper in the Middle Ages

Spices as a status symbol

King Edward I's spice bill in the 13th century

Why were spices so expensive?

Vasco Da Gama's trip to India

Competition for spice in Asia

The Spice Islands

Swapping Manhattan for a tiny spice island

The spice market today




Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary
available on the website:
https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/history-of-spice


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