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The Manila Galleon: How Silver Ships Forged a Global Economy
Lucas and Luna explore the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade, the backbone of Spain's Pacific empire. They trace how silver from Potosí crossed the Pacific to Ming China, fueling commerce and transforming Manila into a melting pot of Asian, European, and American cultures. The episode unpacks the galleon's construction in Filipino shipyards, the grueling four-month voyages that claimed thousands of lives, and the economic ripple effects—from Chinese demand for silver to the rise of a global silver standard. Lucas highlights the role of the Parián, Manila's Chinese quarter, and the…
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