The Silk Road Explained | Dunhuang, Persia, and the First Global Trade

The Silk Road was the first great network of global trade, connecting China, Central Asia, and Persia for more than a thousand years. In this video, we explore the history of the Silk Road, from Dunhuang to the Persian world, and how ideas, religions, and goods traveled across continents. The video footage was filmed at the exhibition at the USC Pacific Asia Museum. 0:00 Intro 2:22 Crossroads, the exhibition 4:02 Seres, the ancient name 6:13 Persia Culture 6:43 Summary and bonus Music credits to YouTube Audio Library Kevin MacLeod - Blue Paint - Atlantean Twilight Kevin MacLeod - Master of the Feast Kevin MacLeod - Folk Round Quincas Moreira - Girasol