silk road

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Indeed, history is filled with examples of this, from the medieval Black Death hitchhiking along the Silk Road to the “Russian flu” pandemic of the late 19th century that was accelerated by trains and steamships.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The Polar Silk Road is no longer a PowerPoint presentation.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

But, on the Silk Road for centuries, it is attempting to revive its historic role as a trading hub.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

On the receiving end: China’s port of Beihai, a city famed for its picturesque beaches that once served as a key stop along the ancient Maritime Silk Road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

After lunch, Mr. Rothman drones on about the Silk Road.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon