For many years, the ancient Greeks and Romans were fooled. It might seem odd that something as seemingly inconsequential as a spice – a food ... truly international trade routes and shaped ...

While demand for spices like turmeric and ginger has soared, the people who supply these valuable flavours to the world have faced some unexpected challenges. The spice trade has spanned the world ...

It was through ancient trade routes that cumin eventually made its way to India, where it became a beloved ingredient in ...

They remain a small but important presence in Kochi, a trading hub on the Kerala coast since ancient times ... important part of the Kerala coast's spice trade, with huge warehouses containing ...