Episode
Why a king who hated tobacco helped it conquer the world
- Podcast
- Nightlife
- Published
- Jun 28, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1647
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Summary
King James I hated tobacco, but his policies helped make it one of the world's most valuable commodities. The story of how one plant transformed England, its colonies and the Atlantic world.