![Silk Road Today - Artist Beiping Guo Blends East and West in Oil Painting](https://silkroadtoday.com/storage/2018/10/BeipingGuo-SilkRoad-Artist-495x400.jpg)
Artist Beiping Guo Blends East and West in Oil Painting
Beiping Guo talks about the East and West link through his art, and the difference in Chinese and Western art techniques.
![Silk Road Today - Vikings Are More Fashionable Than You Thought](https://silkroadtoday.com/storage/2018/10/Vikings-Oseberg-Ship-Silks-495x400.jpg)
Vikings Are More Fashionable Than You Thought
Vikings, what their burial attires reveal about their penchant for fashion and their connection to the Silk Road. Who did Vikings trade with?
![Silk Road Today - Why Turkey is an Important Actor on the Silk Road](https://silkroadtoday.com/storage/2018/10/Turkey-Tea-495x400.jpg)
Turkey: Why the Legendary Nation is an Important Actor on the Silk Road
How Turkey is re-emerging as a global hub for trade and travel, and the significance of the tea and coffee in Turkish tradition.
![Silk Road Today - Theresa Plut performs to rousing applause at the Slovenian evening in Vancouver](https://silkroadtoday.com/storage/2018/10/Arts-TDawson-TPlut-495x400.jpg)
Theresa Plut Performs to Rousing Applause at the Slovenian Opera Evening
The stirring round of applause Theresa Plut received following each ballad speaks of her remarkable vocal range and artistic performance.