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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Venice's Lion of St Mark's Square was at least part made in China, study suggests

The St Mark's winged lion statue was partly cast from copper ore from China's lower Yangtze basin, likely transported to Venice via the Silk Road.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Drug Trafficking on the Dark Web | True Crime Reports

Ross Ulbricht created and ran the Silk Road dark web marketplace, received a double life sentence for illicit activity, and was controversially pardoned.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Cocky cop jailed for stealing bitcoins had log of his crypto theft in his office

A former UK cop was sentenced for stealing 50 bitcoins during an investigation into Silk Road, initially worth $80,000, now valued at nearly $6 million.
#bitcoin
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Skull, $5 Million; Banana, $6 Million; Freedom, Priceless

Ross Ulbricht's speech emphasized freedom, decentralization, and unity after years of imprisonment, resonating deeply with the Bitcoin community.
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The Freedom Issue: Letter From The Editor

Bitcoin represents a form of digital freedom, enabling unrestricted transactions globally.
more#bitcoin
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Ross Ulbricht Got a $31 Million Donation From a Dark Web Dealer, Crypto Tracers Suspect

Ulbricht's $31 million bitcoin donation likely originated from AlphaBay, not the Silk Road, as cryptocurrency investigators trace its source.
#ross-ulbricht
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Suddenly Freed From Prison, Silk Road Founder Stunned by Advancements in World Since 2013

Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road, was pardoned by Trump after 12 years, returning to a vastly changed tech and cultural landscape.
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ross Ulbricht To Speak At Bitcoin 2025

Ross Ulbricht will attend Bitcoin 2025 as a free man after being pardoned by Trump, symbolizing a victory for the 'Free Ross' movement.
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Suddenly Freed From Prison, Silk Road Founder Stunned by Advancements in World Since 2013

Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road, was pardoned by Trump after 12 years, returning to a vastly changed tech and cultural landscape.
more#ross-ulbricht
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ancient China was less equal than the Roman Empire. Here's why.

The Roman Empire had greater income equality compared to the Han Dynasty, impacting their respective stability and longevity.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Column | How ancient India changed the world

William Dalrymple's book 'The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World' highlights India's extensive historical connections to the West, surpassing those of China.
World politics
fromCN Traveller
4 months ago

A family riding adventure through Central Asia showed my children the region I fell in love with 25 years ago

Kyrgyzstan's stunning landscapes leave a lasting impression, as seen through the experiences of Lucy Kelaart and her children.
fromColossal
4 months ago

Christopher Wilton-Steer's 25,000-Mile Journey Captures a Contemporary View of an Ancient Trade Route

"When we fly somewhere, we arrive at the destination and most aspects of life are different. Traveling overland, I wanted to experience the transitions between different cultures and gain a deeper understanding of what connects us."
London
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