Kings and Generals

How the Romans Stole Silk Production Secrets from China (2019x8)

Air date: Jan 31, 2019

Silk production was one of the biggest secrets of China and one of the most lucrative industries of the age. So it is not a surprise that the Roman emperor Justinian was eager to learn this secret. In this video we will discuss the start of the silk production, its importance and the story of how Justinian managed one of the first industrial thefts in history.