The Silk Road Under the Horde: Mongol Trade Routes That Connected the World

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Golden Horde's control over the Silk Road transformed Eurasia into a single economic zone. From the bustling markets of Sarai to the Crimean port of Caffa, they trace the flow of silk, spices, furs, and slaves that linked China to the Mediterranean. They discuss the role of the Pax Mongolica, the spread of paper money from the Yuan dynasty, and the Italian merchant colonies that thrived under Mongol protection. The episode covers key figures like Khan Berke and Khan Uzbek, who fostered trade, and examines how the Horde's taxation system—the tamga—shaped commerce. They also touch on the decline of overland routes after Timur's sack of Sarai and the rise of the Portuguese sea route. Expect vivid details about camel caravans, riverboats on the Volga, and the multicultural world of Sarai where merchants from Venice, Cairo, and China met. #SilkRoad #GoldenHorde #MongolEmpire #Sarai #Caffa #PaxMongolica #TradeRoutes #KhanUzbek #KhanBerke #YuanDynasty #Tamga #MongolTaxation #MerchantColonies #VolgaTrade #CentralAsia #MedievalCommerce #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo