Cinnamon: The History of True Cinnamon & Cassia

On this episode of Eat My Globe our host, Simon Majumdar, will be discussing the origins of cinnamon, a spice that is now in most kitchens in the world but was once the most expensive spice on earth. He will discuss the difference between cinnamon and cassia; how a Roman emperor burned a huge amount of cinnamon at the funeral of his wife; how the Silk Road and the Columbian Exchange brought the valuable spice to Europe; how its smell reminds Simon of every American airport; and so much more. It is truly a fascinating history. So make sure to follow along every week and follow us on: Twitter: @EatMyGlobePcast Instagram: @EatMyGlobe Facebook: @EatMyGlobeOfficial Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EatMyGlobe Website: https://www.eatmyglobe.com/    Twitter: @SimonMajumdar Instagram: @SimonMajumdar Facebook: @SimonMajumdarPage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-majumdar-2760156