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These 1,000-Year-Old Paper Flowers, Sealed in a Cave, Are a Marvel of Preservation

Tang Dynasty prosperity and Silk Road exchange fostered artistic innovation; Dunhuang's sealed Cave 17 yielded well-preserved cut and folded paper flowers among 50,000 artifacts.

fromMedievalists.net

New Medieval Books: Ming-Dynasty China and the World Along the Silk Road - Medievalists.net

Ming China fostered expansive Silk Road networks, balancing land and maritime routes while pursuing a non-invasive foreign policy aimed at 'shared peace' with foreign powers.

The Aesthetics of Power: Soviet Modernism Meets Uzbek Tradition in Tashkent's Palace of Peoples' Friendship

Tashkent's urban and architectural identity blends Silk Road Islamic traditions with Russian and Soviet modernist interventions, culminating in post-1966 reconstruction.

fromTravel + Leisure

These New Luxury Overnight Trains Offer World-class Amenities and Scenic Views

La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Golden Eagle Silk Road Express, and Belmond Britannic Explorer launched in 2025, offering distinctive routes, gourmet cuisine, and luxurious accommodations.

The Southeast of Datong Ancient City Silk Road Tower / XJ Design Agency

Silk Road Tower in Pingcheng embodies living cultural continuity, merging historical Silk Road heritage with technological-driven cultural evolution.

fromMedievalists.net

The Medieval Chinese Origins of Venice's Winged Lion Revealed - Medievalists.net

The bronze Winged Lion in Piazza San Marco was originally cast in Tang Dynasty China as a funerary guardian and later modified in Europe to become Venice's emblem.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Venice's Lion of St Mark's Square was at least part made in China, study suggests

The St Mark's winged lion statue was partly cast from copper ore from China's lower Yangtze basin, likely transported to Venice via the Silk Road.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Drug Trafficking on the Dark Web | True Crime Reports

Ross Ulbricht created and ran the Silk Road dark web marketplace, received a double life sentence for illicit activity, and was controversially pardoned.

Privacy professionals

fromArs Technica

Cocky cop jailed for stealing bitcoins had log of his crypto theft in his office

A former UK cop was sentenced for stealing 50 bitcoins during an investigation into Silk Road, initially worth $80,000, now valued at nearly $6 million.

Fashion & style

fromConde Nast Traveler

Where to Shop in Chengdu, China's Original Creative Capital

Chengdu's dynamic shopping scene blends traditional markets with innovative fashion spaces.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Cryptocurrency

Skull, $5 Million; Banana, $6 Million; Freedom, Priceless

Ross Ulbricht's speech emphasized freedom, decentralization, and unity after years of imprisonment, resonating deeply with the Bitcoin community.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Cryptocurrency

The Freedom Issue: Letter From The Editor

Bitcoin represents a form of digital freedom, enabling unrestricted transactions globally.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Cryptocurrency

Skull, $5 Million; Banana, $6 Million; Freedom, Priceless

fromBitcoin Magazine

The Freedom Issue: Letter From The Editor

Bitcoin represents a form of digital freedom, enabling unrestricted transactions globally.

Ross Ulbricht Got a $31 Million Donation From a Dark Web Dealer, Crypto Tracers Suspect

Ulbricht's $31 million bitcoin donation likely originated from AlphaBay, not the Silk Road, as cryptocurrency investigators trace its source.

Cryptocurrency

Suddenly Freed From Prison, Silk Road Founder Stunned by Advancements in World Since 2013

Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road, was pardoned by Trump after 12 years, returning to a vastly changed tech and cultural landscape.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Cryptocurrency

Ross Ulbricht To Speak At Bitcoin 2025

Ross Ulbricht will attend Bitcoin 2025 as a free man after being pardoned by Trump, symbolizing a victory for the 'Free Ross' movement.

Suddenly Freed From Prison, Silk Road Founder Stunned by Advancements in World Since 2013

Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road, was pardoned by Trump after 12 years, returning to a vastly changed tech and cultural landscape.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Cryptocurrency

Ross Ulbricht To Speak At Bitcoin 2025

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Ancient China was less equal than the Roman Empire. Here's why.

The Roman Empire had greater income equality compared to the Han Dynasty, impacting their respective stability and longevity.

fromThe Washington Post

Column | How ancient India changed the world

William Dalrymple's book 'The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World' highlights India's extensive historical connections to the West, surpassing those of China.

World politics

fromCN Traveller

A family riding adventure through Central Asia showed my children the region I fell in love with 25 years ago

Kyrgyzstan's stunning landscapes leave a lasting impression, as seen through the experiences of Lucy Kelaart and her children.

Christopher Wilton-Steer's 25,000-Mile Journey Captures a Contemporary View of an Ancient Trade Route

"When we fly somewhere, we arrive at the destination and most aspects of life are different. Traveling overland, I wanted to experience the transitions between different cultures and gain a deeper understanding of what connects us."

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