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The Roman Empire and the silk routes the ancient world economy and the empires of Parthia, Central Asia and Han China Raoul McLaughlin

A fascinating history of the intricate web of trade routes connecting ancient Rome to Eastern civilizations, including its powerful rival, the Han Empire. The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes ...
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Milan had to stop work on a subway line when workers found a Roman grain warehouse, with inscriptions hinting at trade routes across the Po Valley

Construction crews building a new section of Milan’s subway line have uncovered an unexpected window into the city’s ancient past. While lowering deep concrete tunnels beneath the modern streets, ...
Popular Mechanics

Archaeologists Excavated Mysterious Ruins—and Uncovered an Ancient Roman Fort

Austrian ruins previously known as the Desolate Castle were actually once a Roman bridgehead fort. The site served as a strategic trade crossing for the Danube River as part of the historic Amber Road ...
Greek Reporter

Roman Bust with Garnet Eyes Revealed to Have Gems from a Mine in Ancient India

A Roman bust of a mythical maenad reveals Indian garnet eyes, offering new evidence of Indo-Roman trade networks and gemstone exchange.