How an ancient emperor orchestrated one of history's first industrial thefts
In short: Silk production was a highly guarded Chinese secret and a massive source of wealth. This video explores how the Roman emperor Justinian successfully managed to steal the technology behind this lucrative industry.
The video examines the origins of silk production and its immense economic importance during the ancient world. It details the high stakes involved in protecting the manufacturing process and follows the historical account of how Justinian's efforts led to the transfer of these production secrets from China to the Roman Empire.
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