A fascinating history of the intricate web of trade routes connecting ancient Rome to Eastern civilizations, including its powerful rival, the Han Empire. The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes ...

A new digital map, Itiner-e, reveals 300,000 km of Roman roads across the ancient empire, offering a high-tech look at the ...

A new study shows that a native potato species was brought to southern Utah by Indigenous people in the distant past, adding to an ever-growing list of culturally significant plant species that ...

The coins are inscribed with rare symbols that held a special meaning to ancient cultures. Archaeologists have gained insight into vast Southeast Asian trade networks through new research into coins ...

Al-Baha Region has long served as a vital waypoint for pilgrims and trade caravans, with ancient routes that testify to more ...

This city served as a crucial stop for traders and travelers along the Silk Road, connecting the East and West. During their explorations, the archaeologists uncovered numerous fired-brick structures, ...

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VIENTIANE, March 31 (Reuters) - Asian leaders opened a new highway in landlocked Communist Laos on Monday, the final link in a 6,500 km (4,000 mile) overland route expected to boost trade and tourism ...

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