Dandan-Oilik was once a thriving complex packed with Buddhist temples in the Taklimakan desert. What do we know now about ...

Tracing temple-studded coastlines and rivers that gave birth to epoch-shaping civilizations, these sailings reveal how the ...

For many years, the ancient Greeks and Romans were fooled ... This demand gave rise to some of the first truly international trade routes and shaped the structure of the world economy in a ...

An archaeological survey along an ancient trade route in Poland uncovers a treasure trove of historical coins, shedding light ...

While demand for spices like turmeric and ginger has soared, the people who supply these valuable flavours to the world have faced some unexpected challenges. The spice trade has spanned the world ...

Here’s the story of how the Tibetan Mastiff went from a prized asset in ancient trade to an abandoned symbol of fleeting ...

However, for many parts of the coast, where there are no ancient volcanos, good quality obsidian cannot be found locally. Thus, people had to rely on long-distance trade networks to access this valued ...