The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: Concluding the silk journey

The video explores the historical journey of silk from East to West, highlighting its cultural, economic, and political significance. In China, silk was integral to society, serving as both clothing and currency, and influencing relationships with nomadic tribes. As silk spread across Central Asia, it became a valuable trade commodity and currency, influencing religious practices and economic exchanges. In the Parthian and Roman worlds, silk was a taxable good, with Rome experiencing moral and financial concerns over its use. Post-4th century CE, silk's role evolved with new empires and religious influences, becoming a symbol of authority.

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