How Did Nutmeg Cause Wars In Indonesia? | The Spice Trail | Absolute History

Kate Humble embarks on a journey around the fabled spice islands of eastern Indonesia in search of two spices that launched epic voyages of discovery, caused bloody wars and shaped empires - nutmeg and cloves.

[Alex-myqr]

As an Indonesian, I thank you for bringing this story to the world

[kristineflores]

Im from the Philippines and I felt really sad for what our brothers from Indonesia had gone through. We as a nation were also subjected to oppression by Spain for 333 years, they have looted our gold and other minerals. To think that they were looking for the Spice Island but was mistakenly arrived here in the Philippines. They used us for other purposes. More power to Indonesia.

[sisterslothington]

The emotion with which the one leader speaks of the massacre, is so moving and sad. As a Hawaiian I can relate to the sadness you can feel for your ancestors and the treatment they went through by strangers who took over their land.

[ruveyda.zn.]

Hi, I am writing from Turkey! This video was very helpful in preparing my homework on Cloves. Thank you so much! Frankly, I didn't expect the story of a spice to be this deep... My horizons have expanded! I can't wait to tell my classmates what I've learned!

[indahwulandari]

This is a heartwarming documentary....as you see, people in Banda, even little children can easily trust a stranger.
Most of Indonesian are welcoming people, it doesn't change much since back then.
This is also why, we were welcoming traders from around the world. But the Dutch take it as advantage and colonies our land for 350 years. Dominate our resources, slaving our man, This was sad. Because as you see....we are welcoming people.

[whalefuhk]

The people she encounters are so beautiful inside and out. Their smiles and welcoming spirit are uplifting.

[indahwulandari]

I'm an Indonesian, I'm not a chef but I do use nutmeg for my regular cooking. You can use nutmeg for
Pasta sauce, red sauce or white sauce, they working well for either
Soup like corn soup, chicken soup, beef stew, vegan soup, creme soup

For little hint, don't get crazy with nutmeg, just use a tiny amount of them and it will enhance your recipe even more.
I like to think it as a magic dust, that are so valuable so I must use it with wise.
Also....if it possible, don't buy powder nutmeg, instead buy the whole nutmeg and grated it with Cheese grated when you are cooking. Powder nutmeg good for baking and drinks but not so flavoured for cooking.
Sorry for my bad English.
But Yes....nutmeg is amazing when you know how to use it. It's all about proportions. Nutmeg also goes well with bay leaves and pepper.

[juliannester]

My grandfather is from Indonesia, I'm from the Netherlands. It's so immensely terrible what we as a people did in the name of economy. To see that pain, that heartache we caused, still being very prevalent in that society is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry.

[Sink_Bread]

I hate how they don't teach all of this in school in the Netherlands. I'm researching all of this by myself in my 30s. They're trying to hide all the horrible things that happened. Which is not right. Admit that this happened! I know that I'm not responsible for what happened back then. And I do recognise that this happened

[jonathanahmad]

I'm an Indonesian, I live far west from the Maluku Islands. Now, I realized that my country has a very complex history. I also realize that Eastern Indonesians even experienced struggles not only with the Dutch and Japanese like most parts of Indonesia, but they also faced hardships with the Portuguese and England. But, with all the sadness that comes with these spices. the positive thing, Indonesia was born into a diverse country with all the acculturation of existing cultures from all over the world who came for this spice. Indonesia Spice Up the World!

I like the presenter; You have a kind and warm heart. Big love from Indonesia, Kate Humble

[virtuousceolady]

To watch that man cry as he told the story about the genocide of his people...I could feel his pain. This is the trauma that has been passed down. The pain is ever-present. It doesn't matter that you weren't there to live through it yourself. My heart goes out to the descendants of all the people of color, all over the world, who are still hurting from what Europeans did to their people for the love of money.

[stujanes]

I am Australian and live in the Maluccas with my Indonesian wife and family. I am very interested and amazed in the history of the area. I enjoyed your account but found one important piece missing and that was the presence of the Spanish and the first circumnavigation of the world by Magellan and his crew in the search of a western passage to find the Spice Islands.

[dboconnor]

My Father used nutmeg in mashed potatoes. Mom said it was his ‘secret’ ingredient. Cloves for meats and gravies and grated nutmeg on pies and ice cream. This made me miss my dad.

[MrsBees]

The tribal leader talking about the massacre was heartbreaking. It's been 400 years and it seems like it was yesterday.

[maleahlock]

I absolutely loved the enthusiasm and empathy from the host. She asked all of the right questions and, most importantly, engaged with the people as human beings. Many documentaries are not this personal or aware of the horrible repercussions of colonialism and I am so pleased she let them tell their story in their own words and emotions. Excellent work!

[kellyhiggins]

My grandmother immigrated from Portugal and I am now 62 yrs old she since passed . What lead me here is my betterhalf saw me putting a pinch of nutmeg in hamburgers and he was astonished at how much better and tender his burger had been. I told him my nana aka grandmother was huge on using nutmeg for just about everything rice puddings, , breads, beans you name it as always a pinch even in spaghetti sauce. So I decided to find out about this herb and who knew that the Portuguese went into a war over this spice. Thank you for posting. You all should know that nutmeg helps with cancer, stomach issues, pain in general infact in the old days dentist used nutmeg for pain. Look up the medical values of nutmeg. Blessings everyone. I got to try that rice recipe should be on Google. 💜✌🙏🏻💜

[bunkyman]

Nutmeg is a magical spice. I put it in everything. I always thought it be be exotic and knew it came from a place on earth very unlike my own. I am humbled by how easy it is to obtain now. I will never take it for granted and every time I grate it into my preparations I will see that man crying for his ancestors...may these people's god bless them abundantly, peace.

[johnnycrepaul]

I really love the traditional, culture and heritage of Indonesia. Thanks to all the Government and People of Indonesia.

[hfharryful]

Greetings from India 🇮🇳..Indonesia is a great nation with lot of spice '.
God bless Indonesia 🇮🇩 🙏 ❤

[gatamadriz]

My mother always had a nutmeg grater, with a lid for fresh nutmeg. We always grated it into sauces, for baking, etc. It is a powerful spice, like clove, a little goes a long way. It gives such a sweet but earthy taste.