Cotton's history is as rich and complex as the Silk Road itself. Discover its ancient origins and modern uses beyond clothing.

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The history of the Silk Road, a vast network of ancient and medieval trade routes connecting Beijing and Hangzhou with Constantinople and Cairo, has mostly been focused on its endpoints: China and the ...

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It seems like the ancient Silk Road is no longer just a cultural reference point. It is becoming one of the fastest-reviving travel corridors in Eurasia. Fresh data and industry signals presented at ...

The Silk Road, spanning over 4,000 miles and connecting the East and West, was one of history’s most important trade routes. It wasn’t just a path for exchanging silk, spices, and goods but also a ...

The newly reinstalled arts of China gallery on the New Orleans Art Museum’s third floor showcases works spanning over 5,000 years, dating back to the Neolithic era — a period marked by major social ...

LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - A new exhibition exploring the vast network of the Silk Road trade routes opens at the British Museum in London this week. Showcasing a range of artefacts including Chinese ...