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Silk Roads. The Lost Kushan Empire

Examine one of the great “lost civilizations.” Although they are largely unknown outside of specialist circles, the Kushans played an immensely important role as middlemen in the trade routes between China and the Roman Empire. Find out who the Kushans were and what makes them so crucial to the story of the Silk Roads.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created August 2, 2021 by
    mellymelsbells
  • Modified January 10, 2024 by
    eviesu