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History's Living Voices: The Past, Told by Those Who Lived It

History's Living Voices: The Past, Told by Those Who Lived It

Roman Trade Route to Ancient China // 1st cent. AD Periplus // Ancient Primary Source

History's Living Voices: The Past, Told by Those Who Lived It · Nov 13, 2026 · 15:11

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For your free 1 month Audible trial head over to: http://www.audible.com/VOTP or send VOTP to 500-500.-----------------This is an extract from the 1st century Periplus of the Erythraean Sea - a navigation and trade guide for sea merchants, and an invaluable insight into the Roman Empire's knowledge of both Ancient India and Ancient China.Uploaded 29-02-20Thanks for Raoul McLaughlin for the use of his translation, head over to his YouTube channel for more context on this remarkable document:https://youtu.be/rvYb9d4p2d4If this channel is something you like, if you think saving primary sources is important, head over to the patreon and join up!http://patreon.com/voicesofthepast— Don’t forget to subscribe to my brother's channel History Time, where he makes full length historical documentaries:-https://www.youtube.com/historytime— Music courtesy of:- - Epidemic Sound— Voice actor and editor:-David KellyWe try to use copyright free images at all times. However if we have used any of your artwork or maps then please don't hesitate to contact me and we’ll be more than happy to give the appropriate credit.Thanks to:Tony HisgettRoberto VenturiniGary ToddMatthew Jose FisherPHGCOM for the mapNASA image by Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE/EOSDIS Rapid Response.Photo by Magda Ehlers from Pexels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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