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The Bamboo Curtain: How the Spanish Empired China's Silver
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the untold story of how a single mountain in the Andes, Cerro Rico, and the silver it produced, funded the Spanish Empire and transformed global trade. They trace the silver's journey from the mines of Potosí to the ports of Manila, where it was exchanged for Chinese silk, porcelain, and spices. Along the way, they examine the dark side of this wealth: the brutal mita labor system that conscripted indigenous men, the environmental devastation, and the economic distortions that eventually bankrupted Spain. They also discuss the pivotal role of the…
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