The historic journey of the small but culturally potent dentalium shells from the ocean floor of the Pacific Northwest to the ...

As his journey around the world continues, writer Paul Salopek encounters the enduring spirits of one of history’s great trade routes. A traditional sheepskin coat blows in the wind in Turtkul ...

India and Indonesia’s historical links go beyond geography, weaving together centuries of trade, religion, and cultural ...

Trade wars have not only impacted economies but also the lives of countless individuals. These conflicts often escalate tensions, sometimes even leading to physical wars, while also leaving ...

This demand gave rise to some of the first truly international trade routes and shaped the structure of the world economy in a way that can still be felt today. Those who controlled the spices ...

The two natural candidates are the region’s historical powers ... an attempt to revive the ancient web of trade routes, known as the Silk Road, that connected the Middle Kingdom to all parts ...

The Triangular Trade is the first section of The Trade in Enslaved African People (1770-1807) topic of National 5 History ... Find out more about the trade routes in this short film.

We’re hiking what was once the Camino Real de Panamá, a trade route that dates to the 1500s. But along this section of the path in Chagres National Park, the rainforest has all but consumed the ...