| Type | Natural ingredients |
| Properties | Flavor • Aroma • Medicinal • Cultural |
| Significance | Exploration • War • Science • Art • Myth |
| Notable Spices | Black pepper • Cinnamon • Saffron • Nutmeg |
| Prominent Spice Routes | |
| Civilizations with spice-driven significance | Ancient Greeks • Ancient Romans • Indian Empires • Chinese Dynasties • Middle Eastern Empires |
