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The Sogdian Spies of the Silk Road
Long before the Mongols or the Tang, an unlikely group of merchants turned the Silk Road into a network of influence, intelligence, and cultural exchange. The Sogdians, hailing from the fertile valleys of Transoxiana, were not just traders of silk and spices—they were the eyes and ears of empires. This episode dives into the shadowy world of Sogdian spies, diplomats, and agents who operated from Chang'an to Constantinople. We explore the Sogdian Ancient Letters, which reveal a clandestine network that aided the Turkic Khaganate and later the Tang dynasty. Discover how figures like…
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