Did the Dutch trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

Did the Dutch trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

Today nutmeg is commonplace, but this wasn't always the case. In the 17th century, the Dutch and the British fought a trade war over nutmeg. Join Chuck and Josh as they travel across continents and centuries to trace the story of nutmeg and Manhattan.

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How the Pony Express Worked

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For as long a shadow as it casts across the history of the Old West, the Pony Express was a failed business venture, doomed from the start, that only lasted 18 months. But since the last rider headed ...

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SYSK Selects: How the Cannonball Run Worked

SYSK Selects: How the Cannonball Run Worked

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The Dyatlov Pass Mystery

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Recycling Update: How’s It Going?

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24 Heinä 20181h 4min

SYSK Selects: How Foot Binding Worked

SYSK Selects: How Foot Binding Worked

Once in a while, all the necessary factors converge to produce a peculiar nationalized sexual fetish. In China, that fetish was foot binding and over a millennia three billion Chinese women's feet wer...

21 Heinä 201828min

How Attorney-Client Privilege Works

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One of the oldest protected forms of speech comes from when a lawyer speaks with their client. Over centuries, this legal privilege has been protected and defined and still stands stronger than ever. ...

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Jobs of Bygone Eras

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17 Heinä 20181h

SYSK Selects: How Twinkies Work

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Twinkies have a reputation for being so processed that they can last for years and years, but they're not as hardy as you'd expect. Uncover the sweet story of Twinkies in this classic SYSK. Learn mor...

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