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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: davidb on June 03, 2023, 10:25:02 PM

Title: Supply chains had issues 3000 years ago.
Post by: davidb on June 03, 2023, 10:25:02 PM
Somethings never change

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/supply-chains-3000-years-bronze-age-shipwreck
Title: Re: Supply chains had issues 3000 years ago.
Post by: Ian61 on June 03, 2023, 11:23:23 PM
I wonder if the added lead was an early case of deliberate adulteration to increase profits?
The general trend of the article very much in keeping with our improving understanding of ancient trade links.
Title: Re: Supply chains had issues 3000 years ago.
Post by: Imperial Dave on June 04, 2023, 07:59:06 AM
and the price of Frankincense was getting shocking...!