The Secret Trade Goods That Built and Destroyed an Empire

Follow the East India Company from a London merchants' charter in 1600 to its quiet end on 1 June 1874, one cargo at a time: pepper, calico, saltpetre, silk, tea, silver and opium. Each cargo solved the problem left by the one before it, and created the next. A slow, calm, story-driven history to fall asleep to. CHAPTERS 0:00 Opening and Chapter One: Pepper 11:26 Chapter Two: Calico 23:54 Chapter Three: Saltpetre 33:58 Chapter Four: Silk 44:05 Chapter Five: Tea 53:52 Chapter Six: Silver 1:03:05 Chapter Seven: Opium 1:16:15 Chapter Eight: Assam, Tea Without Silver 1:25:17 Ending: The Last Day of the Company Disclaimer: Our content is created with the assistance of AI tools for research, script drafting, narration, and visual creation. However, AI is only a tool in our creative process. We personally review, edit, fact-check, rewrite, and refine the content before publishing, using information referenced from reliable historical sources. AI-generated visuals are artistic interpretations and may not accurately represent real people, places, or events. Our videos are created for entertainment, relaxation, and educational purposes and should not be considered formal academic sources. #eastindiacompany #sleephistory #BedtimeHistory