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.
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.