Exploring the rise and fall of the Hanseatic League, a dominant force in North European trade. Topics include tax exemptions, monarch reliance on loans, and decline due to nation-state power. The league's impact on global trade networks, economic tactics, and enduring legacy discussed. Reflections on historical economic growth and security dynamics of the Hansa highlighted.

Join Dr. Cat Jarman, an expert on historical trade networks, and Dr. Justyna Wubs-Mrozewicz, a scholar of the Hanseatic League, as they delve into the fascinating world of medieval trade. They discuss how this powerful alliance of merchant guilds transformed trade across Northern Europe. The conversation highlights the League's unique decentralized structure and its impact on language and society. They also uncover conflict management strategies among merchants, revealing the intricate dynamics that sustained this legendary trading network.