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The Horse That Built the Silk Road: Ferghana's Heavenly Stallions
The Han dynasty needed horses. Not just any horses, but the legendary 'heavenly horses' of the Ferghana Valley — powerful, sweat-soaked steeds that could outrun the Xiongnu and secure China's western frontier. In this episode, Lucas and Luna follow the trail of Zhang Qian's diplomatic mission, the bloody War of the Heavenly Horses (104–101 BCE), and the long-term consequences of China's quest for equine supremacy. They explore how Ferghana bloodlines shaped the Silk Road, influenced breeding programs from the Tarim Basin to Tang dynasty stables, and even left genetic…
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