History Matters Crossing Oceans Cloves, grown in Indonesia, crossed the globe in the Middle Ages, showing how interconnected the medieval world was. Alex West | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 2 February 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Natural HistoryFood & Drink Related Articles Portugal: The First Global Empire Making Massacre Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree