Today, some scientists see a thread of truth in this legendary tale. Biologist Aarathi Prasad, author of Silk: A World History, says that, taken together, genetic traces and archaeological finds ...

Experience the captivating process of silk production, from the humble silkworm to the shimmering silk threads we treasure. In this video, we take you deep into the traditional world of silkworm ...

As The Voyage of the Silk Road crescendoed to its peak, those familiar with Chinese regional culture might have found themselves haunted by the image of the rugged expanse of Shaanxi province's ...

“In October 2013, during a speech in Indonesia, Chinese president Xi Jinping called for the development of a ‘Maritime Silk Road,’ to compliment the ‘Silk Road Economic Belt’ that he had ...

Surprisingly, this spider silk has been around for at least 350 million years, with some estimates suggesting spiders and their silk-producing ancestors originated as far back as 380–400 million ...

Corn silk is a thread-like fiber found at the top of corn cobs. They are not usually eaten but are used by some as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and herbal remedy for certain conditions. Corn ...

"Assam's Muga silk, a prized possession for centuries, is gaining recognition for its exceptional quality and ancient history, challenging the dominance of Chinese silk. With its roots in ancient ...

Corn silk tea is made from corn silk — the long, silky fibers that grow inside the husks of ears of corn. Corn silk itself is made from the stigma, the yellowish thread-like strands from the ...

Traders on the Silk Road then returned with exotic spices, nuts, and jewels from Europe and the Middle East. Starting around 200 BC and extending 4,000 miles, the Silk Road got its name from the ...