The Horde's Silk Road: Mongol Trade Networks in Russia

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the economic engine of the Golden Horde: the vast trade networks that connected Mongol Russia to the Silk Road. They discuss how Sarai became a hub for merchants from China, Persia, and Italy, the role of the Volga River as a commercial artery, and the goods—furs, slaves, spices, and silver—that flowed through Horde territory. The hosts examine the Horde's trade policies, including the use of tamga taxes and paper money, and how these networks shaped Russian cities like Moscow and Novgorod. They also touch on the legacy of this trade in the rise of the Russian state. Specific figures like Khan Berke and Marco Polo make appearances, along with archaeological evidence from sites like Bolghar and Sarai Berke. #GoldenHorde #SilkRoad #MongolTrade #Sarai #VolgaRiver #KhanBerke #MarcoPolo #Bolghar #MedievalTrade #Tamga #MongolEmpire #Caffa #FurTrade #SlaveTrade #RussianHistory #CentralAsia #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo