thejapantimes, 5 months ago to business

Attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthi militant group have led companies to explore alternative routes for shipping, including by going around the Cape of Good Hope, which drives up the cost of freight. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/12/20/companies/companies-red-sea-shipping-rates/?utm_content=buffer04ff8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #companies #redsea #suezcanal #shipping #traderoutes #houthis #yemen #iran

joenepraat, 8 months ago to Mapporn

Let's do some historical #MapPorn today!

11 - 12th century trade routes

More info here: https://kottke.org/19/02/a-detailed-map-of-medieval-trade-routes-in-europe-asia-and-africa

#MiddleAges #SilkRoute #SpiceRoute #TradeRoutes #map #history @mapporn @map_enthusiasts

[CROSSPOST] How an ancient solar flare illuminated the start of the Viking Age (kbin.social)

Improved radiocarbon dating aided by a solar flare in the year 775 sheds light on the early days of Vikings and global trading in medieval times.

How an ancient solar flare illuminated the start of the Viking Age (www.sciencenews.org)

Improved radiocarbon dating aided by a solar flare in the year 775 sheds light on the early days of Vikings and global trading in medieval times.