History tells us that house cats weren't just lounging around ancient homes—they were globetrotters, too! Over 1,400 years ago, they found their way onto the legendary Silk Road by padding ...

How and when domestic cats arrived in China has been a mystery. A new analysis of cat DNA suggests traders and diplomats likely carried the pets with them along the Silk Road 1,400 years ago.

Today, parts of the Silk Road (or what is more often referred to as the ‘New Silk Road’) continue to be trading hubs and transportation channels. Trading occurs on land and on the maritime branch.