Silk Road trade secrets

Chapter 1

The secret life of silk

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Chapter 2

Heavenly horses and war beasts

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Chapter 3

Flavors that changed the world

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Chapter 4

Glass, clay, and blue paint

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Chapter 5

Ideas, medicine, and invisible cargo

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Master of Silk Road trade secrets

Ch 2 · Heavenly horses and war beasts

misslily Why rulers traded cheetahs on a leash

Bazaar Beasts

misslily Bazaar Beasts

misslily The ultimate desert ships of burden

misslily The high-flying falcon diplomatic network

misslily The sweat-blood horses of Ferghana

misslily We spun our finest rolls of silk to trade for speed, And bring back home the legendary heavenly steed.

Why rulers traded cheetahs on a leash

misslily Why rulers traded cheetahs on a leash

Fun Fact

Camel water capacity: A thirsty Bactrian camel can drink up to 30 gallons of water in just 13 minutes to quickly rehydrate.

The ultimate desert ships of burden

misslily The ultimate desert ships of burden

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How much water can a dehydrated Bactrian camel drink in under fifteen minutes?

Gossip

Which animal is the ultimate traveler?

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Which exotic predator did Mughal Emperor Akbar famously keep by the hundreds for hunting?

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Why were falcons highly valued as trade items among medieval rulers along the Silk Road?

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Which physical feature helps Bactrian camels survive the freezing winters of the Gobi Desert?

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How much cargo can a mature Bactrian camel carry across the desert?

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What is the scientific explanation for the 'bloody sweat' of the famous Ferghana horses?

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In which modern-day region was the ancient Ferghana Valley, home of the 'heavenly horses,' located?

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Why did Chinese Emperor Wu of Han send military expeditions to the Ferghana Valley?