https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-25/The-Grand-Canal-where-ancient-trade-routes-meet-modern-ties-1LKE1kqK2LC/p.html
The Grand Canal — where ancient trade routes meet modern ties - CGTN
Mar 25, 2026 - In Beijing, the Grand Canal of China stretches across time, linking the capital to Hangzhou with a history spanning more than 2,500 years.
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https://www.ancientgames.org/games-of-the-silk-road-how-trade-routes-spread-ancient-games/
Games of the Silk Road: How Ancient Trade Routes Spread Board Games Worldwide
Apr 15, 2026 - Discover how the Silk Road transmitted chess, backgammon, mancala, and playing cards between civilizations. The untold story of game migration along trade...
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https://news.siu.edu/2026/02/022626-from-teeth-to-trade-routes-siu-researcher-traces-ancient-dogs-origins-to-reveal-new-clues-about-the-maya-world.php
From teeth to trade routes: SIU researcher traces ancient dogs' origins to reveal new clues about...
To trace connections across the ancient Maya world, archaeologists often follow objects that traveled, such as jade, obsidian, or pottery. But Chris Stantis —...