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How Third-Century China Saw Rome, a Land Ruled by “Minor Kings” (www.smithsonianmag.com)

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[–] Madbrad200 3 points 1 year ago

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.

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