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Step into a world of bustling markets, adventurous journeys, and cultures colliding in the most fascinating ways! This taster course on the Silk Road invites you to travel back in time and explore the legendary network of routes that connected East and West for centuries. From shimmering silks and exotic spices to daring traders and powerful empires, the Silk Road was more than just a trade route-it was a highway of ideas, religions, and stories.
What will we cover?
We will identify key places along the trade routes from Samarkand to Xian. In this fun and engaging introduction, you’ll uncover surprising connections between distant civilizations, meet intriguing historical figures, and discover how this ancient network shaped the world we live in today.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory taster course. No prior knowledge needed-just curiosity and a sense of adventure!
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Illustrated presentation and group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no extra costs other than your own notetaking materials.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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