Ο Δρόμος του Μεταξιού - Πόλεμος

This documentary explores the history of the Silk Road, focusing on ancient warfare and trade across Eurasia. It details the Battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE, where Parthian horse archers and cataphracts defeated Roman legions, highlighting the military revolution brought by the recurve bow and cavalry. The video examines archaeological evidence from China’s Xinjiang region, including Scythian tombs with preserved bows, and explains the technology behind composite recurved bows made from wood, horn, sinew, and fish-glue. It also covers the development of standardized socketed arrowheads and the role of horse domestication in Central Asia, tracing innovations that shaped empires and global connections. Narrated with expert insights, it connects ancient battles to the broader legacy of the Silk Road.