The Silk Road

Season 2

1983 · 18 episodes · 15h 0m in all

Past and Present of the World's Greatest "Road" Take the voyage of a lifetime as you trace the Silk Road, the name given ancient trade routes which provided some of the earliest contacts between Western and Eastern cultures. Not only will you be treated to a view of breathtaking scenery and artistic treasures, you'll also learn about the lifestyles of the people living along the route today. This historical production was made as a joint effort between NHK and CCTV, China Central Television Network.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Across the Pamirs

   4 Apr 1983 · 50 min

2. 2

   2. The King's Road

   2 May 1983 · 50 min

3. 3

   3. Legendary Ladakh

   6 Jun 1983 · 50 min

4. 4

   4. The Travels of Xuang Zang in India

   4 Jul 1983 · 50 min

5. 5

   5. The Scorching Sun and the Southern Road of Iran

   1 Aug 1983 · 50 min

6. 6

   6. The Desert: In Search of Wisdom

   5 Sept 1983 · 50 min

7. 7

   7. Beyond Baghdad

   3 Oct 1983 · 50 min

8. 8

   8. The Road Vanished into a Lake

   7 Nov 1983 · 50 min

9. 9

   9. Across the Steppes

   5 Dec 1983 · 50 min

10. 10

    10. The Sky Horses of Davan

    9 Jan 1984 · 50 min

11. 11

    11. The Soghdian Merchants

    6 Feb 1984 · 50 min

12. 12

    12. The Glory of Samarkand

    5 Mar 1984 · 50 min

13. 13

    13. Across the Karakum Desert

    2 Apr 1984 · 50 min

14. 14

    14. The Other Silk Road

    7 May 1984 · 50 min

15. 15

    15. The Caravans Move West

    4 Jun 1984 · 50 min

16. 16

    16. The Horsemen of Turkey

    2 Jul 1984 · 50 min

17. 17

    17. The Silk City at the Edge of Asia

    20 Aug 1984 · 50 min

18. 18

    18. All Roads Lead to Rome

    3 Sept 1984 · 50 min