Have you ever wondered about the intricate tapestry of history woven through the delicate threads of silk? From ancient civilizations to modern-day fashion, the story of silk is as rich and varied as ...

The Silk Road, the ancient trading route that spanned from Asia toward the West, is where we find journalist Paul Salopek these days. Salopek began his "Out of Eden" walk four years ago in Ethiopia.

The Silk Road's history took a sudden turn after archaeologists discovered a series of hidden cities beneath Uzbekistan's ...

Archaeologists in China have discovered a unique burial of a woman whose teeth had been painted with cinnabar, with a toxic ...

Scientists have gained new insight into the Silk Road through the discovery of two abandoned cities. Located in southeastern Uzbekistan, the cities were likely large urban centers that now point ...

In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we uncover Samarkand’s enduring legacy—where Silk Road traders once gathered, ...

Scientists have confirmed that the pigment used is cinnabar, a valuable mineral historically linked to religious rituals, art ...

The International Dunhuang Project (IDP) is an international collaborative effort to conserve, catalogue and digitise ...

Belt and Road initiative (BRI) is a massive plan which will lead to accelerated development, boost regional trade integration ...

This ultra-premium 14-day expedition redefines adventure with five-star indulgence, private train travel, and cultural ...

A team of archaeologists in Xinjiang, China, has unearthed an extraordinary piece of history—a set of human teeth intentionally painted ...