Silk Road Today - How Italians Pioneered Trade and Interaction Between Europe and Asia© LunarSeaArt | Pixabay
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How Italians Pioneered Trade and Interaction Between Europe and Asia

Marco Polo, his name is synonymous with the Silk Road.  His travels inspired many European explorers and wealth seekers to venture into the Far East. 
Silk Road Today - Celadon Pottery Master Shares Korean Culture in Clay
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Celadon Pottery Master Shares Korean Culture in Clay

Celadon pottery is one of the hallmarks of Korean traditional arts. The treasured ceramic is best known for its attractive jade blue surface and unique inlay technique.
Silk Road Today - Vikings Are More Fashionable Than You Thought©Johan Berge/Visitnorway.com/Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo
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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© Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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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 - Lyon: The Heart of the European Silk Industry
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Lyon: Heart of the European Silk Industry

Lyon is the go-to-place for high quality French silk. Fashion House Chanel and Birkin bag maker Hermes set up their manufacturing plants in the region.