Ancient traders faced challenges and devised solutions that, surprisingly, resemble some of the practices used by modern startup founders. Here are three strategies employed by Silk Road traders and ...

India's historical currency pieces, ranging from cowrie shells to coins like the Half Anna, Durmi, and Paisa, reflect the ...

While demand for spices like turmeric and ginger has soared, the people who supply these valuable flavours to the world have faced some unexpected challenges. The spice trade has spanned the world ...

While demand for spices like turmeric and ginger has soared, the people who supply these valuable flavours to the world have faced some unexpected challenges. The spice trade has spanned the world ...

The Levant represented the natural outlet for ancient Egypt which exercised its political dominance since 4th millennium BC.

However, for many parts of the coast, where there are no ancient volcanos, good quality obsidian cannot be found locally. Thus, people had to rely on long-distance trade networks to access this valued ...