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The Hanseatic League's Secret Weapon: The Kontor
In this episode of Trade Routes That Changed Human History, Lucas and Luna revisit the Hanseatic League from a fresh angle: the Kontor, the league's network of overseas trading posts. From the London Steelyard to the Bergen Bryggen, these fortified compounds were more than warehouses—they were self-governing mini-states where merchants lived under strict rules, shared ovens, and slept on the same benches. We explore daily life in a Kontor, the rigorous training of young Hanseatic apprentices, and the surprising items that moved through these hubs, from wax to salted herring. We also…
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