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Spices drove the early modern world economy, and for Europeans they represented riches on an unprecedented scale. Cloves and nutmeg could reach Europe only via a complex web of trade routes, and for decades Spanish and Portuguese explorers competed to find their elusive source. But when the Portuguese finally reached the spice islands of the Moluccas in 1511, they set in motion a fierce competition for control.

Now in audiobook format, a gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history, and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's readable and comprehensive account of the battle...

10. September 1521: Sultan Suleiman der Prächtige, Herrscher über das mächtige Osmanische Reich, entsendet eine Invasionsflotte zur Insel Rhodos. Dies sollte die Eröffnungsschlacht einer 60 Jahre andauernden kriegerischen Auseinandersetzung zwischen den rivalisierenden Reichen der christlichen Mittelmeermächte und den Osmanen um die Vorherrschaft im Mittelmeerraum sein.

Die bewegende Chronik eines der bedeutendsten Ereignisse der Weltgeschichte - die Eroberung Konstantinopels durch die Türken 1453...

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The Murder Project invites you into the shadows of true crime, where the line between justice and darkness blurs. Hosted by former police officers Justin Crowley and Mike Smith, this podcast uncovers the secrets, lies, and motives behind some of the most chilling cases.With years of investigative experience, Justin and Mike peel back the layers of mystery, diving into unsolved crimes, twisted minds, and the moments that changed lives forever. Their unique perspective as former law enforcement officers reveal the hidden truths others miss, leaving you questioning everything you thought you knew...

Eric Davidson was a beautiful, fair-haired toddler when the Halifax Explosion struck, killing almost 2,000 people and seriously injuring thousands of others. Eric lost both eyes - a tragedy that his mother never fully recovered from. Eric, however, was positive and energetic. He also developed a fascination with cars and how they worked, and he later decided, against all likelihood, to become a mechanic. Assisted by his brothers, who read to him from manuals, he worked hard, passed examinations, and carved out a decades-long career.