The Silk Road and Ancient Trade Crash Course World History

John Green discusses the Silk Road, highlighting its role in expanding trade and cultural exchange. The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods like silk, spices, and ideas such as Buddhism. It also had significant societal impacts, including the rise of a merchant class and the spread of diseases like the Black Death. The video emphasizes the interconnectedness of ancient and modern globalization.

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