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Crossing Cultures: How China and Europe mastered the sea

Crossing Cultures

Video. Crossing Cultures: How China and Europe mastered the sea

Updated: 22/10/2023 - 16:01 GMT+2

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In the world of maritime history, the connection between China and Europe is a tale woven through centuries of exploration, trade, and innovation. In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we embark on a journey to uncover the rich maritime heritage that binds these two distant regions together.

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