The Silk Road

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

History, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.5 • 878 Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2024

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

For centuries, a vast and vibrant trade route connected the East and West. Its stories contain legendary names, like Marco Polo. Not only did it spread rare goods across the world, but ideas and belief systems too. It was known as "The Silk Road." Explore the history, culture, and legends of this iconic network of exchange, as you drift off into a peaceful sleep tonight. Narrated by: Jessika Gössl Written by: Alexandra Turney About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Sleepy History.
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0:56.2	Shopify.com slash setup. This is the sleepy history of the Silk Road, narrated by Jessica
1:06.5	Gersel, written by Alexandra Turney.
1:20.3	Perhaps the most famous road in history wasn't actually a single road.
1:26.9	It was a trade route, where goods like silk and spices were exchanged.
1:34.4	But what we now know as the Silk Road was so much more than that.
1:42.2	Who were the interesting and intrepid characters who braved these mountain passes and long stretches of challenging terrain thousands of years ago.
1:49.4	Why were they traveling across China and beyond?
1:55.4	What hopes and promises made a journey like that worthwhile?
2:06.6	We'll seek answers to these questions and more tonight.
2:18.3	So just relax and let your mind drift as we explore the sleepy history of the Silk Road. Imagine a vast expanse of desert in Western China beneath a deep blue sky.
2:46.0	Many centuries ago, the Silk Road passed through here.
2:53.6	In this desert landscape, stand the ruins of a stone gateway.
3:00.6	The Human Pass.
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