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Waves of Fortune: China's Maritime Silk Road

Join anthropologist Ian McIntosh as he explores the history of China's Maritime Silk Road.

Aired 10/12/2017

Waves of Fortune: China's Maritime Silk Road

Waves of Fortune: China's Maritime Silk Road

Special | 28m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Join anthropologist Ian McIntosh as he explores the history of China's Maritime Silk Road.

Throughout its long history, China has alternately opened its borders and walled itself from the outside world. Trade over land and sea that began two thousand years ago led to the formation of The Silk Road. Join anthropologist Ian McIntosh as he takes viewers on a fascinating visit to some of the key historical sites, as he reveals links between the past and the present.

Aired 10/12/2017

Waves of Fortune: China's Maritime Silk Road

Waves of Fortune: China's Maritime Silk Road

Special | 28m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Throughout its long history, China has alternately opened its borders and walled itself from the outside world. Trade over land and sea that began two thousand years ago led to the formation of The Silk Road. Join anthropologist Ian McIntosh as he takes viewers on a fascinating visit to some of the key historical sites, as he reveals links between the past and the present.

Aired 10/12/2017

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