Did the Dutch trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

Get ready to explore how one historical trade deal had massive global consequences! Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating story of how Manhattan and nutmeg became unlikely trading partners in the 17th century, when the Dutch and English were locked in bitter competition over spice routes and colonial territories. They'll unpack the surprising chain of events that led from Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II shutting down trade routes to Henry Hudson's accidental discoveries, and ultimately to a treaty that would reshape both New York and the global spice trade forever.