The dramatic search for spices through history, and how the pursuit of rare flavours changed and opened up our world

Ian Anderson is professional geologist with a long-standing interest in history and archaeology, who has lived and traveled extensively in SE Asia for over 25 years. He has previously published papers in geology and an article on travel by light aircraft in Mexico, and lives immersed in a 'foodie' environment as his wife is a cordon bleu chef. He lives in Suffolk.