Silk's Ancient Monopoly
Silk was not only a highly sought-after commodity in the ancient world but also a product of China's exclusive monopoly. Despite early knowledge of silk production in the Mediterranean, strict regulations and severe penalties for smuggling silkworms kept the secrets of silk-making tightly controlled. Over time, however, silk production began to emerge in neighboring regions, yet these developments posed little threat to China's lucrative trade routes.In this clip
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How The Secret to Silk Was Smuggled Out of China
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