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The Amber Road: Europe's Ancient Luxury Trade
Long before the Silk Road connected East to West, a network of paths known as the Amber Road carried Baltic amber south to the Mediterranean. This episode explores how this resinous commodity became a currency of status and diplomacy in Bronze Age Europe and Roman times. We trace the journey from the shores of the Curonian Lagoon to Venice and Alexandria, meeting figures like Pliny the Elder who marveled at its value. You will learn about the Baltic tribes, the Illyrians who guarded the routes, and the archaeological sites like Adria where amber was processed. We examine why amber was prized…
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