Join us for a 9-part series as we journey from east to west along the old Silk Road. We continue across Kazakhstan, which is growing its rail operations in a bid to revive the nation’s ancient position as a transport hub for goods traveling between East and West.
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Silk Road Ep01 – Keeping the ancient art of Chinese silk-making alive
Join us for a 9-part series as we journey from east to west along the old Silk Road. We begin in China, which remains as the world’s biggest silk producer.
A monsoon that transforms Arabia’s deserts
Find out how the Arabian desert near Salalah in Oman becomes one of the greenest places in the Middle East. Reported and produced by Jon Jensen in southern Oman. First aired on CNN International on October 1, 2014. Don’t miss Part 2 and Part 3 of this three-part special program on Oman’s Dhofar region.
Bedouins thrive in ‘God-like’ desert
Inside the Middle East explores Wadi Rum, a stunning expanse of windswept valleys and gorges made famous 100 years ago by the visit – and subsequent writings – of British army officer T.E. Lawrence. Reported and produced by Jon Jensen in Wadi Rum, Jordan. First aired on CNN International on May 8, 2014. Don’t miss Part … Read More
Inside the World’s Largest Mall
Take a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the Dubai Mall, the largest shopping center on the planet. With 75 million visitors each year, maintaining this city within a city is no easy task. Reported and produced by Jon Jensen in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. First aired on CNN International on March 5, 2014. Don’t miss Part … Read More