Our Compass

We chart the moving tapestry of the Maritime Silk Road

SpiceRouteChart is a digital humanities lab dedicated to mapping the cultural, botanical, and economic footprints of spice trade voyages. We weave open data into vivid, interactive narratives for researchers, educators, and curious explorers.

Mission

SpiceRouteChart bridges archival narratives with modern APIs to visualize the flow of spices, people, and ideas. We aim to demystify complex trade networks and highlight how exchange shaped tastes, diplomacy, and innovation across continents.

Our team curates timelines, cultural dossiers, and trade manifests while spotlighting contemporary research. Visitors can navigate modules for commodities, ports, culinary heritage, and scholarship—each refreshed with open data.

Open Data Ethos

We rely on transparent, public APIs to democratize access to maritime knowledge. Each module credits the originating data source.

Interdisciplinary Lens

Our narratives blend history, geography, gastronomy, and economics, inviting diverse voices to interpret the spice trade.

Responsiveness

Designed mobile-first, the site allows sailors, scholars, and storytellers to explore the Maritime Silk Road wherever they travel.

How to Contribute

  • Share corrections or additional historic routes through our contact form.
  • Recommend open datasets that enrich the spice trade narrative.
  • Collaborate on multilingual storytelling, ensuring global accessibility.

We welcome partnerships with museums, universities, and digital humanities labs to expand the atlas with verified insights and immersive media.