The Byzantine Empire was producing its own silk, using its own silkworms, from the 6th century. This is likely where Oswald got his silk from, and not China.
@@goldeneagleluxurytrains5191 I'm genuinely flattered you got back to me. I understand that Major Corrigan's military rank, in addition to all his other titles and honours, makes him an attractive speaker for your company, but - to me - he comes across as the sort of person whose self-confidence exceeds his abilities, and this seems to be an opinion shared by more authoritative critics than myself, such as the Independent: www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/blood-sweat-and-arrogance-by-gordon-corrigan-477774.html. On the other hand, several of the other talks on this channel struck me - for what my opinion's worth - as being of a very high quality. Prof Monroe's lecture on 'The Openings of Siberia', in particular, was a lavish feast for both the intellect and the imagination, spiritual nourishment for these times in which travelling for pleasure is all but impossible. You may well not be looking for a massive audience, but all the same lectures of that calibre deserve millions, and not hundreds, of views. Thank you for putting these talks in such a place that the whole world can enjoy them.
@@pphs9748 I like Gordon Corrigan and whilst the book you highlight has been criticised, his other books have been very well reviewed. He is always thought provoking, a fluent speaker, and I imagine an enthusiastic and entertaining guide. He’s being employed as a guide!
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So interesting, thank you Major
Interesting and informative
very interesting history. i liked this video. would have hoped for more graphics: namely maps.
Are you sure xiongnu are scythians???
Look up the Tarim mummies, they are in Uyghur China, 2500 BC male patrilineal West of urals steppe DNA and female Eastern asian. really fascinating,
The Byzantine Empire was producing its own silk, using its own silkworms, from the 6th century. This is likely where Oswald got his silk from, and not China.
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@@goldeneagleluxurytrains5191 I'm genuinely flattered you got back to me.
I understand that Major Corrigan's military rank, in addition to all his other titles and honours, makes him an attractive speaker for your company, but - to me - he comes across as the sort of person whose self-confidence exceeds his abilities, and this seems to be an opinion shared by more authoritative critics than myself, such as the Independent: www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/blood-sweat-and-arrogance-by-gordon-corrigan-477774.html.
On the other hand, several of the other talks on this channel struck me - for what my opinion's worth - as being of a very high quality. Prof Monroe's lecture on 'The Openings of Siberia', in particular, was a lavish feast for both the intellect and the imagination, spiritual nourishment for these times in which travelling for pleasure is all but impossible. You may well not be looking for a massive audience, but all the same lectures of that calibre deserve millions, and not hundreds, of views. Thank you for putting these talks in such a place that the whole world can enjoy them.
@@pphs9748 I like Gordon Corrigan and whilst the book you highlight has been criticised, his other books have been very well reviewed. He is always thought provoking, a fluent speaker, and I imagine an enthusiastic and entertaining guide. He’s being employed as a guide!
@@rocky5755 Perhaps I was too hard on him.