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In the Andes, the Spanish open up the largest silver mine in the world and mint millions of pesos de ocho (pieces of eight). These coins transform the global economy. They fill the treasure chests of pirates, in Season 1, Episode 8, "Treasure." #MankindTheStoryofAllofUs
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