An introduction to the trade route that once linked China with Mediterranean Europe.

Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy and he traveled to China with his Father and Uncle. When he was young he was always interested in merchanting.

The Silk Road started out as a very short trade route that connected the main cities of China to the surrounding regions.

Much of Rome’s trade with other countries centered around spices. These were acquired over the Silk Road to China and the sea routes from India and Africa.