Silk Road Talk

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History of the Silk Roads, both Maritime & Overland. Produced by an archeologist, and a fan of history!

Boustani Demandt

  • Apr 26, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 22m AVG DURATION
  • 3 EPISODES


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Episode 3: Xiongnu - Rise of Steppe Empires

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 26:34


The Xiongnu, pastoral nomads inhabiting the great Eurasian Steppe, were an important player in the history of the overland Silk Roads. Join us in exploring the history, lifestyle, and language of these fascinating people, who some consider to be proto-Mongols.

Episode 2: Hepu - Treasure Trove of Overseas Goods

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 15:43


The opening up of the Maritime Silk Road in Hepu, an ancient trading port in Southern China. Join us in exploring a treasure trove of overseas goods found in Hepu tombs of the Han dynasty.

Episode 1: It All Started with a Horse!

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 24:03


After a brief overview of the concept of the silk roads, we explore the history of the early silk roads through a fascinating bronze statue, and learn more about Tiānmǎ or the heavenly horses.

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