The Silk Road: Where Cultures Collided

Who were the Vikings beyond the raiders and longships? What can their graves reveal about the people who built one of history's most remarkable societies?Archaeological science is revealing a civilisation far richer and more interconnected than the popular image of axe-wielding w ...  Show more

Was King Robert the Bruce a true Scottish freedom fighter or a ruthless, self-interested politician?Matt Lewis and Dr. Eleanor Janega are getting stuck into the riotous, bloody history of the legendary Scottish king, from constant backstabbing and the murder of his rivals, to the ...  Show more

The Silk Road is one of the most famous trade routes in history, a vast interconnected network along which not only goods but ideas, knowledge and culture flowed. Sam Willis joins Rebecca Franks to discuss its remarkable history and answer listener questions on the subject, spotl ...  Show more

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, an ...  Show more

The Silk Road was a pivotal ancient exchange network that connected the grassy steppes of Asia and the Middle East with the western world. The passage of goods, ideas and technologies along this bustling commercial artery was crucial to the development of the ancient East and ...