Fantastic History #71: The Early Modern Globe by Michelle Herder

The emeralds adorning the Mughal rulers of India came from the mountains of Colombia. The deep blue pigments of Renaissance paintings came from Afghanistan. A bright red dye, highly sought after for carpets, uniforms, and ceremonial robes, came from insects living on Mexican cacti. These are only some of the valued rarities that made their … Continue reading Fantastic History #71: The Early Modern Globe by Michelle Herder