Like any modern commodity, the spice trade of the 16th century was a complex system.  The Portuguese were never able to achieve the desired monopoly on this trade.  In this episode, I provide an overview of the spice trade as it was under the Portuguese until the end of the 16th century.Resources:Spices: A Global History by Fred CzarraSpices, Scents, and Silk: Catalysts of World Trade by James HancockMap of the Spice IslandsSupport the showFind us on Substack. Both Free and Premium content is available: https://substack.com/@itakehistorywithmycoffee Podcast website: https://www.podpage.com/i-take-history-with-my-coffee/Visit my blog at itakehistory.com and also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky. Comments and feedback can be sent to [email protected]. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify.Refer to the episode number in the subject line.If you enjoy this podcast, you can help support my work to deliver great historical content. Consider buying me a coffee: I Take History With My Coffee is writing a history blog and doing a history podcast. (buymeacoffee.com)Visit audibletrial.com/itakehistory to sign up for your free trial of Audible, the leading destination for audiobooks.Intro Music: Hayden Symphony #39Outro Music: Vivaldi Concerto for Mandolin and Strings in D

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