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

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 ...

Examine the textiles that gave the Silk Road its name, and travel across the trade routes that connected the cultures of Afro-Eurasia for centuries as The Ohio State University at Marion hosts a ...

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 ...

"Take a journey through history and cultures, exploring ancient civilizations and contemporary nations. Comprising 150 photographs alongside Christopher's travel notes and reflections, The Silk Road: ...

Human beings have always travelled from one place to another and traded with their neighbours, exchanging goods, skills and ideas. Throughout history, Eurasia has been criss-crossed by networks of ...