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The Silk Roads

Short History Of... by Noiser

Feb 23, 202657:32Society & Culture

From the deserts of Central Asia to the gates of ancient China, from the bazaars of Persia to the harbours of the Mediterranean, the Silk Roads were never just one route. A living network of paths, mountain passes, and c...

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The Silk Roads is an episode from Short History Of... by Noiser. From the deserts of Central Asia to the gates of ancient China, from the bazaars of Persia to the harbours of the Mediterranean, the Silk Roads were never just one route. A li...

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Published Feb 23, 2026, 57:32 long, audio available.

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