So where did the idea of stirrups originate?
Simple, unsatisfactory answer is, nobody knows. However the Mongols certainly used them to great effect. Have a look at the Arstechnica website for more |
A new phrase is now being applied to the sea trade that flourished between China and the rest of the ancient and medieval world: the 'Maritime Silk Road'.
The Nanhai One vessel, shown partly in the video, is an amazing testament to the scale of that trade. In contemporary times, the New Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road are terms included in China's 'One Belt, One Sea' initiative, aimed at making an integrated transport and fuel transmission infrastructure across Eurasia. |
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