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The Han-Xiongnu Wars: Silk, Horses, and the Birth of the Silk Road
Long before the Silk Road was a peaceful highway of ideas and goods, it was forged in blood. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the brutal Han-Xiongnu wars that propelled China westward, creating the first transcontinental trade routes. They trace Emperor Han Wudi's vision of alliance-building against the Xiongnu confederation, the epic mission of Zhang Qian across Central Asia, and the famous war for the 'blood-sweating' horses of Ferghana. Along the way, they unpack the strategic significance of the Hexi Corridor, the role of the Yuezhi as both displaced people and…
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