Discover how Roman merchants established the world's first interconnected economy through the Silk Road trade network, creating parallels to today's digital marketplaces and forever changing global commerce.
Discover how ancient Roman religious templates continue to influence modern worship practices, from the calendar you follow to the architecture of your place of worship—revealing connections that bridge millennia of human spirituality.
In Ancient Rome, religion was an omnipresent force, intricately woven into the fabric of daily life. While the grandeur of public temples and state ceremonies is well-documented, the intimate realm of private religious practices played an equally vital role in Roman society.
The Silk Road stands as a monumental network of trade routes, pivotal in connecting China and the Far East with the Middle East and Europe. Established during the Han Dynasty in 130 B.C., it remained in use until A.D. 1453, profoundly impacting commerce and cultural exchange.
