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 ...

So where exactly did people go on holiday in ancient times? Archaeological finds, such as historical documents, coins and trade goods from different regions, have led academics to believe that ...

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 ...

The Soninke people also sold ... became the focus of all trade, with a systematic form of taxation. Later on Audaghust became another commercial centre. The wealth of ancient Ghana is mythically ...

Russia and China are planning to revive the age-old practice of barter trade to get around Western sanctions, Reuters reported on Thursday. The deals could involve agriculture and could come as ...

and a radio presenter in New Zealand says that Tamil people had extensive trade contacts with civilisations and were pioneers in international sea trade. He cites ancient literature and explains ...