Christopher Wilton-Steer A version of this article appears in print on July 27, 2025, Page 22 of the Sunday Book Review with the headline: Up Close / ‘The Silk Road,’ by Christopher Wilton-Steer.

CULTURE Silk Road Is an Extroverted-Leaning Introvert’s Dream Bar Grab a tall cocktail, flavorful Chinese American fare, and a cushy seat.

Kate Nalepinski is a Newsweek journalist based in New York City. Kate joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a graduate of Ithaca College. Trump, who first proposed to pardon the Silk Road creator ...

LANZHOU, China -- Lovers of ancient Buddhist history, vast deserts and scenic train journeys should set their sights on the easternmost stretch of the northern Silk Road, in what is now China's ...

Kyrgyzstan has promoted projects to interpret the component sites as an important part of the Silk Road, conducted public education activities, and applied new monitoring technologies; The ...