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Srivijaya's Spice Trade: The Aromatic Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Srivijaya Empire's dominance over the global spice trade, focusing on cloves, nutmeg, and the Moluccas. They discuss the monsoon winds that powered the trade, the role of Srivijaya's ports in taxing and controlling the flow of spices, and the strategic importance of the Strait of Malacca. The conversation highlights key trade goods like camphor, sandalwood, and mace, and touches on the empire's diplomacy with Tang China and the Sasanian Empire. The episode also examines Srivijaya's sophisticated infrastructure, including port…
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