How the Silk Road Made the World | Full Documentary

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The Silk Road is one of humanity’s greatest enterprises. For thousands of years across the vastness of Eurasia, a trade route linking east and west has deeply influenced history. Silk Road trade has helped to build and break empires, has fed revolutions and has profoundly affected civilizations. This episode explores how the Silk Road influenced conflict, from cavalry warfare to gunpowder.