Did the Dutch trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
Did the Dutch trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Today nutmeg is commonplace, but this wasn’t always the case. In the 17th century, the Dutch and the British fought a trade war over nutmeg. Join Chuck and Josh as they travel across continents and centuries to trace the story of nutmeg and Manhattan.