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

Uzbek law had to be changed to allow the country’s most prized artefacts to travel to the UK: detail from the south wall of the ‘Hall of the Ambassadors’ in ...

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 ...

An elegant, lavishly illustrated history of the legendary Silk Road and the cultural pathway it blazed for the modern world. Spanning centuries of history, this engrossing book - created in ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

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 ...

Traversed centuries ago by camel-back traders, two long-lost medieval cities that once thrived along the ancient Silk Road have been uncovered by drones sent searching for their secrets. For centuries ...

At the Crossroads of Central Asia : The Kingdom of Kroraina -- Gateway to the Languages of the Silk Road : Kucha and the Kizil Caves -- Midway Between China and Iran : Turfan -- Homeland of the ...

A major dual initiative to advance international cooperation on cultural heritage has been inaugurated at Zhejiang University ...