SUNDAY SCREENING: The Real Impact of the Silk Road (2024)

Our weekly documentary curated by the editorial team at 21WIRE. 

To understand today’s geopolitics, and continental rivalries, we must also understand the history of The Silk Road. It still stands as one of humanity’s most transformative endeavors, connecting East and West across Eurasia for thousands of years. This documentary series examines its profound impact on history, shaping empires, spreading ideas, and revolutionizing civilizations. Today’s extra long history documentary explores how the Silk Road influenced conflicts, from cavalry tactics to the invention of gunpowder. It then reveals how the route became a conduit for both life and disease, reshaping societies. Finally, it uncovers the pivotal role of Silk Road trade in driving the Age of Revolutions and shaping the modern world, including into outer space. Watch:

Run time: 2 hrs 31 mins
Production: Get Factual 2024