Few things encapsulate India’s cultural richness like its masalas — those vibrant, fragrant spice blends that are the heart of its culinary identity. But their significance transcends borders.

Here are five lesser-known facts about the Indian spice trade that have made a lasting impact on how we cook and enjoy our ...

This demand gave rise to some of the first truly international trade routes and shaped the structure of the world economy in a way that can still be felt today. Those who controlled the spices ...

They’re home to plantations growing a variety of spices such as cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon and turmeric. Fruits including bananas, coconuts and mangoes also thrive here. Life on the ...