In this historical drama, Marco Polo embarks on a journey to the Mongol Empire and becomes a close confidant of Kublai Khan. He witnesses the vastness of the empire, its political struggles, and encounters with different cultures along the Silk Road.
During the Han Dynasty in China, a Roman general and a Chinese nobleman team up to protect a young prince from a power-hungry leader. Loyalties are tested as alliances are formed and broken, leading to an epic battle between two great civilizations.
Silk Road is a captivating crime thriller that follows the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht, a young entrepreneur who creates the darknet marketplace Silk Road. The story unfolds as Ulbricht becomes entangled in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with a determined DEA agent. As Silk Road gains popularity as a platform for the illicit drug trade, Ulbricht's empire attracts the attention of a ruthless kingpin, leading to a high-stakes battle for control.
Deep Web is a documentary that dives into the hidden world of the dark web, exploring online marketplaces, illegal activities, and the battle between individual rights and government control. It delves into the Silk Road, cypherpunk movement, and the war on drugs, shedding light on the complexity of the internet and its impact on society.
Joanna Lumley's grandest and most challenging journey yet, a breath-taking odyssey from Venice to the Chinese border along the veins of the ancient Silk Road. Joanna's odyssey will see her travel through an array of fabulous landscapes. Starting in the Chinese city of Xian, she will cross continents, deserts, mountains and steppe.
History of the World in Two Hours is a documentary that takes viewers on an incredible journey, exploring the key events, inventions, and civilizations that have shaped human history. From the creation of our planet to the rise of modern society, this film condenses thousands of years of history into a captivating and educational experience. Through stunning visuals and informative narration, it reveals the fascinating stories behind the wheel, the donkey, the invention of writing, the rise of civilizations in the Fertile Crescent, the exploration of new lands, the spread of religions, the impact of diseases, the growth of empires, and much more. This documentary is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the origins and development of our world.
Silk Road is a crime drama based on a true story about a young Dutch hacker who gets involved in the dark web's Silk Road marketplace. He becomes friends with the site's creator and together they navigate the world of drug trafficking, fraud, and cybercrime. As their illegal activities escalate, they must face the consequences of their actions and the loyalty they have towards each other.
Actor Ville Haapasalo travels through Silk Road - in 30 days.
How the Silk Road Made the World 3 x 60' NHNZ/CCTV (China Central Television) The Silk Road is one of humanity’s greatest enterprises. For thousands of years across the vastness of Eurasia, a trade route linking east and west has deeply influenced history. Silk Road trade has helped to build and break empires, fed revolutions and profoundly affected civilisations. Humanity as we know it, and all we have created, owes much to the legendary Silk Road. This is true of objects as basic yet revolutionary as a piece of paper, to the complex metropolis of New York City. Travel through time to witness the evolution of ancient warfare, experience the horror of the Black Death, see the explosive impacts of innovations and live through radical social change. Embark on a dramatic historical journey throughout Eurasia and delve into the captivating tales of this world-famous trade route. Discover How the Silk Road Made the World.
Actor Ken Ogata takes you on an archaeological journey down the legendary Silk Road, the ancient trading route between China and the West. Also explored are the controversial claims of French scholar Paul Pelloit, who posited the existence of another route for the Silk Road across great stretches of desert. This remarkable documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into a rarely explored region, opening a window onto the past.
The Yellow Cruise is a French documentary film initially directed by André Sauvage and taken over by Léon Poirier following the intervention of André Citroën. The film was presented in Paris in 1934. André Sauvage was hired by the Pathé-Natan company to follow the yellow cruise through Asia. In 1931 and 1932, forty-two men, including Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, scholars and doctors traveled thirty thousand kilometers on the Silk Road through the Middle and Far East, in caterpillar propellants. Together, despite the bad weather, the difficulties of the terrain, the mechanical failures and the political conflicts, they reached Beijing on February 12, 1932. André Citroën who asked to see the film, dissatisfied with the result, bought it from Bernard Natan and entrusted the editing by Léon Poirier, who had filmed La Croisière Noire in Africa in 1926. This film will mark the break in the film career of André Sauvage.
Alfred de Montesquiou, a war correspondent for the Associated Press news agency and a journalist for Paris Match – for which he has covered most of the Arab Spring revolutions – will be our knowledge broker along the Silk Road, the mythical network of trade routes that for centuries linked the Far East to the West. Follow in the footsteps of illustrious predecessors, from Alexander the Great to Marco Polo. Journey through time, encountering specialists, historians, or just everyday people with a passion who will help you grasp the past and present identities of those countries. From Bursa in Turkey to Xi’an in China, Alfred guides and accompanies you in this fresh and original way to discover History.
Two women meet as waitresses and tentatively become friends. They are both from the Levant and living in exile in France. A film about the Silk Road, about exploitation – then and now – and about female solidarity, friendship and solace.
Verplant follows the hilarious misadventures of a clumsy traveler as he embarks on a journey to explore the historic Silk Road by bicycle. With his knack for getting into sticky situations, he encounters colorful characters, breathtaking landscapes, and unexpected challenges along the way. Will he make it to his destination and unravel the secrets of the Silk Road?
A collection of 11 various urban legends from the internet.
Silk Road Ghosts takes the viewer off the beaten path as I ply a circuit, following in the footsteps of the ancient conquerors, passing through some of the more remarkable parts of Central Asia's Silk Road. From Almaty in Kazakhstan, I set out towards a daunting rendezvous with the Darvasa Gas Crater in Turkmenistan. Along the way I dot many of the road's pivotal locations, bearing witness to its myriad ghosts which served to glorify the annals of our planet's history.
The Silk Road, one of history's most famed trade routes, linked China to Europe, the Middle East and India and was traveled by such legends as Alexander the Great, Marco Polo and Genghis Khan's Mongol warriors. Follow in the footsteps of the iconic figures and see how the road's ancient past is wrapped up in the fast-changing world of modern China, particularly the country's remote western region.
Part two of the Mysterious China series chronicles Marco Polo's adventures and discoveries along the Silk Road as he heads toward the Mongol Empire in China. This documentary reveals the pivotal trade route as experienced and written about by the 13th-century explorer. Follow the tracks of the Venetian adventurer -- one of the first Westerners to journey into China -- and uncover the mysteries of the Silk Road.