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The Silk Road stands as one of humanity’s most transformative endeavors, connecting East and West across Eurasia for thousands of years. This documentary series examines its profound impact on history, shaping empires, spreading ideas, and revolutionizing civilizations. Today's extra long history documentary explores how the Silk Road influenced conflicts, from cavalry tactics to the invention of gunpowder. It then reveals how the route became a conduit for both life and disease, reshaping societies. Finally, it uncovers the pivotal role of Silk Road trade in driving the Age of Revolutions and shaping the modern world. The Travels of Marco Polo: Truth or Fiction? https://youtu.be/eGSHpQkgUFw -- Welcome to the official Get.factual youtube channel! 🌍 We are a documentary streaming channel covering history, science, technology, and nature. Explore worlds distant, forgotten, and unknown; from the depths of ocean trenches to the far reaches of the cosmos. New uploads of full-length documentaries and docu-series every week! Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/GetfactualSUB