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The Silk Heist That Ended China’s Monopoly

United KingdomPublished April 27, 2026

Views 1.42M  |  Likes 60.2K  |  Comments 1.58K
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By the 6th century, China had held a monopoly on silk production for over 3,000 years - but that was about to change. During the reign of Justinian I, two monks were sent east on what was essentially an early industrial espionage mission. On their return, they reportedly smuggled silkworm eggs back to Europe hidden in…

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April 27, 2026
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