Spice Trade

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A 16th-century galleon arrives at a vibrant port, its hull overflowing with sacks of valuable spices, symbolizing the lucrative global spice trade.

What is the cultural impact of the global spice trade?

When Vasco da Gama's ships returned from India in 1499, their cargo of spices yielded profits estimated at 60 times the expedition's cost, according to thespicetrader .

Siobhan O'Connell·September 11, 2026