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The Dutch Grain Trade: How Baltic Wheat Fueled the Golden Age

8 min•15 juli 2026

Ever wonder how the Dutch Republic fed its booming cities and launched its Golden Age? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 'mother trade' that made it all possible: the Baltic grain trade. They follow the route from the vast fields of Poland and Prussia, through the Sound tolls at Elsinore, to the warehouses of Amsterdam. Along the way, they meet the sturdy fluyt ships that carried the cargo, the Dutch merchants who cornered the market, and the city officials who built Amsterdam's grain exchange. They also uncover how this trade shaped the Republic's foreign policy, sparked conflicts with rival powers, and even influenced the design of Dutch canals. A fascinating look at the invisible foundation of Dutch prosperity.

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