Petra
Nabataean city enriched by incense trade
Episodes
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#3640: The Desert Empire That Out-Romaned RomeThe Nabataeans weren't just traders with pretty buildings. They built working water systems in 80mm of rain and invented the Arabic alphabet. -
#2716: Myrrh: The Ancient Resin Worth More Than GoldMyrrh was once worth its weight in gold. Here's the botany, ancient trade, and medicinal chemistry behind it. -
#489: Tears of the Tree: The Secret History of FrankincenseExplore the biology, economics, and neuroscience of frankincense, from the ancient Incense Route to its psychoactive role in Temple worship.