http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia Spice routes and Silk Roads / The Spice Trade http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia PBS Airdate: Monday 5th, 12th and 19th January 2009 at 9pm (check local listings) Michael Wood's fascinating journey through the history of the Indiansubcontinent chronicles the incredible richness and diversity of its peoples, cultures and landscapes. As the spice routes and the silk roads opened up, Indian civilization grew, enriched by contact and exchange. Beginning in Kerala, Michael Wood journeys on an old wooden sailing boat plying its trade from South India to the Gulf, and tells how the spice trade with the Rome opened India up to the world - as well as giving us a recipe for dormouse stuffed with peppercorns! Author: PBS Keywords: PBS Indian History Spice Routes trade Pepper Romans Kerala Cochin ginger History food Roman recipes silk roads Added: January 10, 2009