

The Globalization of the Year 1000: Interview with Professor Valerie Hansen
Jun 11, 2020
Professor Valerie Hansen from Yale discusses early globalization in the year 1000, highlighting trade connections and cultural exchanges across vast distances. Topics include water travel, silent trade in West Africa, the slave trade impact on economies, and the spread of world religions. The conversation also touches on the importance of trade networks, climate conditions, and the complexities of past societies.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Globalization Trends around the Year 1000
02:22 • 11min
Exploring Water Travel and Trade Encounters Across Vast Distances
12:55 • 3min
Silent Trade and the Complexity of Internal Trade Dynamics in West Africa
16:12 • 6min
Revival of Economy through Slave Trade and Rise of World Religions around 1000
22:27 • 4min
Global Trade, Religion, and Power in Historical Times
26:37 • 8min
Interview and Wrap-Up about 'The Year 1000'
34:30 • 2min