Which medieval spice trade monopoly was held by Venice before the Portuguese broke it in the 16th century?
For centuries, European cuisine depended on exotic spices that travelled vast distances before reaching kitchens. One Italian city-state grew immensely wealthy by controlling this lucrative trade.
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