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Srivijaya's Spice Routes: Nutmeg and the Indian Ocean
This episode takes a fresh look at the Srivijaya Empire through the lens of its spice trade, focusing on nutmeg, cloves, and mace from the Maluku Islands. Lucas and Luna explore how Srivijaya controlled the maritime routes from Sumatra to the Spice Islands, the role of the Orang Laut in safeguarding these passages, and the cultural impact of spices on Southeast Asian society. They discuss the Ming Dynasty's Zheng He expeditions, the rise of Malacca, and the European scramble for spices. Specific topics include the port of Banda Aceh, the nutmeg plantations on Banda Island, the Chinese…
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