Crash Course World History - Season 1 Episode 18 International Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, & The Indian Ocean Trade
Overview: In which John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, replete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seafaring technology, just how the monsoons work, and there's even a disembowelment for you Fangoria fans.