Completely agree! Two powerhouses from opposite sides of the earth.
The Persians did everything they could to make it difficult for them to interact directly. They benefited from being a middle-man. The ancient world was a lot bigger than people typically imagine, I think.
Very interesting. I don’t know why, but the way Rome and China saw each other is always something that fascinates me.
Completely agree! Two powerhouses from opposite sides of the earth.
The Persians did everything they could to make it difficult for them to interact directly. They benefited from being a middle-man. The ancient world was a lot bigger than people typically imagine, I think.