Chapter

Exploring the Trade Routes of the Past
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41:22 - 45:26 (04:04)

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the historical trade routes and the importance of spices and other goods. They also mention the challenges of employing indigenous labor and the consequences of unethical business practices.

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Columbus's direct trading route to Asia allowed for fresher spices and eliminated the need for middlemen, resulting in a more efficient and profitable trading operation.
41:22 - 43:56 (02:34)
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Trading, Asia
Summary

Columbus's direct trading route to Asia allowed for fresher spices and eliminated the need for middlemen, resulting in a more efficient and profitable trading operation.

Chapter
Exploring the Trade Routes of the Past
Episode
Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Columbus arrives at the new world expecting an instant payoff, but instead, he discovers a labor force that will turn green bananas into yellow bananas and extract all the good juice that these islands have to offer.
43:58 - 45:26 (01:27)
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Columbus, New World
Summary

Columbus arrives at the new world expecting an instant payoff, but instead, he discovers a labor force that will turn green bananas into yellow bananas and extract all the good juice that these islands have to offer.

Chapter
Exploring the Trade Routes of the Past
Episode
Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History