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Did You Know History Stories

Trade ages ago

Trade with Ancient Rome There is evidence that the Romans had trade relations with India as early as the 1st century BCE, as documented in the writings of the Roman historian Pliny the Elder. Pepper and ginger grow wild in their country, yet here we buy them by weight, using so much gold and silver! […]

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The Curry Story!

Summary This post provides a quick peek into the history and cultural significance of curry, highlighting its diverse and enduring appeal as a cuisine that has captured the imagination of people all over the world. What is Curry? The word curry has become popular around the world and is now widely used to refer to […]

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The dark side of sweet sugar

Summary This post tries to provide a glimpse of the sugar industry’s dark history and the exploitation of enslaved and indentured laborers by European governments – specifically the British, French, Portuguese and the Dutch. It raises important questions about the responsibilities of european corporations and governments’ legacies of historical injustices. The post describes how the […]