The secret life of silk
Heavenly horses and war beasts
Flavors that changed the world
Glass, clay, and blue paint
Ideas, medicine, and invisible cargo
YOUR GOAL
Master of Silk Road trade secrets
misslily Heavenly horses and war beasts
We spun our finest rolls of silk to trade for speed, And bring back home the legendary heavenly steed.
misslily Persian and Indian rulers traded trained cheetahs as luxury hunting companions and status symbols.
misslily Two-humped Bactrian camels made trans-Eurasian trade possible by surviving extreme desert temperatures.
misslily Trade exotic animals in busy bazaars to discover the bizarre beasts of the Silk Road.
Camel water capacity: A thirsty Bactrian camel can drink up to 30 gallons of water in just 13 minutes to quickly rehydrate.
Which exotic predator did Mughal Emperor Akbar famously keep by the hundreds for hunting?
Why were falcons highly valued as trade items among medieval rulers along the Silk Road?
Which physical feature helps Bactrian camels survive the freezing winters of the Gobi Desert?
What is the scientific explanation for the 'bloody sweat' of the famous Ferghana horses?
In which modern-day region was the ancient Ferghana Valley, home of the 'heavenly horses,' located?