Registan Square at night, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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Experts Webinar – The Silk Road with Diana Driscoll

The Silk Road consists of a widespread network of trade routes that have been around for over 2,000 years, connecting the West with the East.

From Italy to China and all places in between, the Silk Road evolved constantly, engaging travellers and entwining the lives of diverse groups of people. Numerous civilizations, cultures, and religions have been affected by the goings-on along this route. Though there is no definitive answer as to what (and who) comprise the Silk Road, Central Asia lies at its heart.

Hear more about the fabled cities and stories with our expert in the field, Diana Driscoll. We have worked with Diana for over three years and our clients continue to rave about how incredible she is as a tour leader. She is known on our trips to be travelling with a file filled with fascinating handouts on the history, cultures and other local insights of the area, which she happily shares with the group and last year, also entertained our guests at Pushkin House with a lively travel presentation.

Sit back and join our evening with Silk Road expert Diana Driscoll.

  • 11 Nov 20 18:30 - 19:30
  • Virtual – At Home

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Speakers at this event

Diana Driscoll

Islamic world guide and lecturer with an emphasis on Central Asia

Diana is a leading Islamic world guide and lecturer with an emphasis on Central Asia. Educated at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Diana has over 30 years of experience studying and exploring Ancient Near and Middle East history, languages, religion and culture.

She lectured at various educational institutions throughout China and East Asia, and during this time, developed an interest in the history of the Silk Road. Her research now covers the history, art and archaeology, cultures and religions covering over 5,000 miles of road and 3,000 years of history from Rome to Xian and down through the Indian subcontinent.

She regularly gives British Museum gallery talks on the Silk Road, Central Asia and Mughal India.

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