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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

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.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

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.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

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

Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
1 month ago

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.
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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
3 months ago

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.
fromColossal
3 months ago

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."
London
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 months ago

Finding "Peace, If Not Paradise" Along the Silk Road, Aboard the Golden Eagle

Rather than a single pathway for a single commodity, the Silk Road was a sprawling, ever-changing web of informal trading routes across the vast Eurasian landmass.
Travel
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Global Ships with Amanda Respess - Medievalists.net

Ships and water routes were crucial for medieval intercontinental trade, not just the Silk Road.
Shipbuilding and maritime archaeology reveal deep insights into medieval global trade.
History
fromMedievalists.net
9 months ago

Two medieval cities discovered in the mountains of Central Asia - Medievalists.net

Drone-based lidar technology reveals significant medieval trade cities in Uzbekistan, reshaping our understanding of high-altitude urbanism on the Silk Road.
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