Feature Secrets of the Silk Road The discovery of a cave full of manuscripts on the edge of the Gobi Desert reveals the details of everyday life on the Silk Road. Xin Wen | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 2 February 2023 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. AsiaChina Related Articles Succession in the Silk Roads The Hidden History of Black Diplomacy Popular articles How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome The Nehru-Gandhi Family’s Tryst With Destiny