"This volume explores human migration, communication, and cross-cultural exchange on the Silk Road, a complex network of trade routes spanning the Eurasian continent and beyond. It covers thousands of ...

Few trade routes in history have had as big an impact on the course of the world's development as the Silk Road. One of the ...

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

BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In east China coastal city of Wenzhou, a conference focusing on latest discoveries about Shuomen ancient port site was held recently to renew the cultural ...

In the mountains of Uzbekistan, researchers using new remote sensing technology have discovered a series of cities including a major medieval metropolis “hidden in plain site” above the ancient Silk ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ancient Buddhist murals and statues in caves along China’s Silk Road are under “direct threat” from extreme rainfall brought by ...

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 ...

Master plan for the conservation and management of the Mogao Grottoes : preparation and achievements / Fan Jinshi -- Managing cultural heritage sites : some parameters for success / Sharon Sullivan -- ...

Silk, tea and spices weren't the only things that travelers carried on China's legendary Silk Road: Ancient poop shows that infectious diseases were also transported along this network of trade routes ...