The Silk Road Explained: The Route That Built Civilizations | Extra Long Documentary

How did a network of ancient trade routes create the modern world? This epic documentary follows the Silk Road across more than 10,000 kilometers of Eurasia, revealing how merchants, explorers, conquerors and innovators connected civilizations for over two thousand years. One angle explores the birth of the Silk Road during the Han Dynasty, the rise of legendary trading cities like Samarkand, and the exchange of silk, spices, gold and countless luxury goods that fueled the world's first global economy. A different angle reveals how the Silk Road carried far more than merchandise. Religions, scientific discoveries, paper, gunpowder, printing, mathematics and revolutionary ideas spread between China, Central Asia, Persia and Europe, transforming history forever. From the Mongol Empire and Marco Polo to the decline of overland trade and its lasting influence on globalization, this documentary uncovers how the Silk Road shaped the world we live in today. #silkroad #traderoute #extralongdocumentary Before Columbus: The Hidden History Of The Americas    • America Before 1492: The Civilizations His...   _______ On Get.history, a free documentary streaming channel, you can explore historical mysteries, scientific breakthroughs, biographical content and untold stories from around the world. Uncover the secrets of the Knights Templar, investigate Ancient Civilizations like Teotihuacán and Carthage, and examine pivotal moments in history, from World War II battles to the Cold War. Dive into a world of discovery every week with our documentary collection and perfectly timed series. New uploads of full-length documentaries and docu-series every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Subscribe to our channel here:    / @get.history   Follow us on TikTok:   / get.history