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Downstream: India Was the Epicentre of the Ancient World w/ William Dalrymple
Novara Media
The Allure of Indian Luxuries in Ancient Rome
This chapter explores the luxurious goods from India that enchanted the ancient Romans, such as pepper, silks, and nard. It also highlights the economic impact of this trade and critiques from Roman writers like Pliny on the societal excesses associated with these imports.
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