Ο Δρόμος του Μεταξιού - Το Φως από το Σκοτάδι

This documentary explores the Silk Road's profound impact on history, tracing how goods, ideas, and even diseases like the Black Death spread across Eurasia. It examines ancient trade routes through archaeological evidence, including Chinese broomcorn millet found in Europe and European wheat in China, revealing early East-West exchanges. The film highlights key events such as the Battle of Cressy and the Mongol siege of Kafer, linking them to the global spread of gunpowder and plague. Using visuals of rock art, historical paintings, ship models, and archival records, it illustrates how crop migration enabled agricultural innovation and societal development, ultimately shaping civilizations. The narrative connects these discoveries to the broader story of human connection forged along the Silk Road.