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Old tomb painting showing a merchant with horses and camels along the Silk Roads. Luotoucheng, Gansu Province, China; circa 221-317 C.E. Courtesy Gaotai County Museum.

Treasures Along the Silk Roads

Using images of art objects from the Silk Roads, students will generate word maps that act as creative writing prompts. The archaeological finds act as entry points to introduce students to the rich cultural traditions of the region. more
Book by John Major, illustrated by Stephen Fieser.

Trade Along the Silk Roads

Students create an illustrated atlas of trade goods along the Silk Roads. more

Massive Earthquake Jolts Southwest China

Slideshow Feature: Death toll passes 67,000; thousands injured. View photos of the devastation. more
A beggar in Chennai, India

Poor Want a Job, Not Benevolence

About half of the world's population now lives on less than $2 a day. more

The Quest for Peace and Prosperity in the Asia-Pacific and Beyond

Speech by H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea. more

Music of the Silk Roads

Like religion, music readily spreads beyond its land of origin because people bring their music with them when they travel. more

Interview with Sam Brownback

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Asia Women's Next Obstacle: AIDS

This fight against AIDS must be fought on many fronts, but it must begin with broader engagement of women. more
071110-A-2013C-074 A paratrooper from 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, watches as an aircraft flies overhead while dropping supplies in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, Nov 9. (soldiersmediacenter/Flickr)

The Global Perspective on the War on Terror

Experts discuss and offer critical viewpoint of US foreign policy. more
UNDP Human Development Report (onshi/Flickr)

Launch of the 2002 United Nations Development Program

"In individual human freedom lies the capacity for political participation, economic development and social progress." more