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The Roman Silk Ban: Economic Warfare Under Tiberius
Episode 37 of Trade Routes That Changed Human History Forever shifts focus from the overland Silk Road to a lesser-known but pivotal moment: the Roman Senate's attempt to ban silk in 16 AD. We explore the economic and moral panic that gripped Rome as luxury imports from China drained gold reserves and threatened traditional values. Lucas and Luna discuss how Pliny the Elder decried the 'unraveling of Roman virtue' through transparent silk, how the ban failed spectacularly, and what this reveals about the interconnectedness of Rome and Han China. The episode also touches on the…
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