The Silk Monopoly
Silk was the ultimate luxury of the ancient world, prized for its softness and smoothness, far surpassing other fabrics like wool and linen. Wealthy individuals, including Romans, flaunted their status by wearing silk, leading to concerns about social order and morality. The monopoly held by China on silk production created immense wealth until the secret of its production was ultimately smuggled out, changing the course of trade forever.In this clip
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Smuggling Silk Out of China (Encore)
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