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<p>This week, we’re dusting off old maps and unraveling the hidden threads of the <strong>Silk Road</strong>—the ancient superhighway of empires, ideas, and cultures that shaped our world. Guided by insights from <strong>Peter Frankopan’s </strong><em><strong>The Silk Road</strong></em><strong></strong>, we’re tearing down Eurocentric myths to reveal how this vibrant network was the <em>true</em> heart of global connection.</p><p>🌍 <strong>The World’s “Center” Is a Illusion</strong></p><ul> <li>Medieval maps placed <strong>Jerusalem</strong> or <strong>Balas Lagoon</strong> at the core, pushing Europe to the margins. History’s “main character” depends on who’s telling the story.</li> <li>The Silk Road wasn’t “discovered”—it <em>evolved</em> over centuries, fueled by curiosity, conquest, and commerce.</li></ul><p>🤝 <strong>More Than Merchants: The Nomads, Emperors, and Unexpected Partners</strong></p><ul> <li>Why <strong>Alexander the Great</strong> was the OG influenc...