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How were ancient China, India and Europe all connected?
When one thinks of the Ancient World you would be forgiven for instantly thinking of either the cultural glories of ancient Greece or the military might of the Roman Empire. Yet the Mediterranean and the Near East was just one part of a...
Wonderscape
Ancient China: Rulers and Inventions
This video discusses the influential rulers and inventions of ancient China, specifically focusing on the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. It explores the impact of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who unified China and implemented changes in...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The Silk Road: Connecting the ancient world through trade - Shannon Harris Castelo
With modern technology, a global exchange of goods and ideas can happen at the click of a button. But what about 2,000 years ago? Shannon Harris Castelo unfolds the history of the 5,000-mile Silk Road, a network of multiple routes that...
Curated Video
Roman Coins in Japan Suggest Ancient Global Trade Networks
The discovery of Roman coins at a castle in Japan raises intriguing questions about the extent of Roman influence or trade connections with East Asia around 1800 years ago. While it's unlikely that there was direct contact between Rome...
Curated Video
China, Silk Road - Jiayuguan Pass
Among the passes on the Great Wall, Jiayuguan is the most intact surviving ancient military building. The pass is also known by the name the "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven", which is not to be confused with the "First Pass Under...
Curated Video
China - Silk Road - Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Kashgar
Kashgar, a historic city in Xinjiang, is a key hub on the ancient Silk Road, connecting the east and west. Founded over 2000 years ago, it reflects a blend of Persian, Arab, Mongol, and Russian influences in its architecture and customs....
Curated Video
China, Silk Road - Jiaohe Ancient City
Among the earliest settlers of this area are the Indo-European speaking Tocharians,who had populated the Tarim and Turfan basins no later than 1800 BC. From the years 108 BC to 450 AD the city of Jiaohe was the capital of the Anterior...
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The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: Silks effect on the Roman empire
How did the Romans come in contact with silk at first? Why was there a love / hate relationship with silk among the Romans? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 6
Crash Course
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade Crash Course World History
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...
Crash Course
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The ancient world sweet shop
How long were the Silk roads stable during the interconnection of east and west? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 6
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The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: The silk roads and religious movements
What were the major religions that moved along the silk roads? What items moved from west to east? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 1
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Michael Scott on Classical Connections: Pan-eurasian trade in the ancient world
How come the east and west connections were not originally seen before in the ancient world? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 1
Jam Campus
Silk Road Song
Learn about the silk road in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.
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The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: The Jesuits pursuit
What were they looking for in China? Where could the Jewish presence be found in China in the past? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 6
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The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: China and silk
Who was central to China and its identity? What were the Chinese trading silk for? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 1
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The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Zoroastrianism
What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5
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The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: Silk and religion
What was silks place in the Buddhist realm? How did the Buddhist use of silk create competition with others? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 4
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The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Buddhism
How did Buddhism come into China? How did the texts survive for so long throughout the centuries? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 2
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The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Manichaeism & Islam
Why did Manichaeism fail and where was it popular in the west? Where is Islam situated in China and when did it come there? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 3
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The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: A complex exchange system
What were the pros and cons of exchanging silk? How was silk handled within nomadic tribes? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 2
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The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: Silk as currency
What was demanded of the Chinese empire at the time as they expanded and why? How was silk used for the soldiers of the garrison as well as on the community level? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 3
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The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: Concluding the silk journey
Learn what we have seen during silks journey from east to west. The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 7
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The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: The Parthian monopoly
Why were the Parthians intent on maintaining their monopoly on the silk trade? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 5