180. Gold & God: Connecting India & Ancient Rome
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India's Influence on Ancient Rome
This chapter features a reading from a guest book exploring the profound connections between ancient India and the Roman Empire, focusing on the underestimated trade relationships between the two civilizations. It reveals new archaeological insights such as the Mosieris Papyrus, highlighting the immense value of Indian luxuries like pepper and ivory in Roman markets. The discussion emphasizes the richness of cultural and economic exchanges facilitated through established trade routes and the diverse goods that significantly enriched the Roman Empire.
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