# The spice ports: mapping the origins of global sea trade

The spice ports: mapping the origins of global sea trade at Royal Geographical Society, Friday 6 November 2026, 19:00.

- Price: from £10
- Venue: Royal Geographical Society, Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London
- With: Nicholas Nugent
- Go to page: https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/mapping-global-sea-trade-origins/

A lecture called 'The spice ports: mapping the origins of global sea trade' that shows globalism is not a recent phenomenon. It is given by Nicholas Nugent, a former journalist with the BBC World Service. His wide-ranging account of a fascinating period of global history uses original maps and contemporary artists' views to tell the story. The event is organised by the South West regional committee and no advance booking is required.

## Dates

- Friday 6 November 19:00 — Royal Geographical Society

Written by a model, sources: [rgs.org](https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/mapping-global-sea-trade-origins/)

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