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A Merchant’s Journey from Scandinavia to Constantinople

Long before modern trade routes, merchants traveled vast distances connecting Northern Europe to the heart of the Byzantine world. From the forests and fjords of Scandinavia to the great city of Constantinople, these journeys followed rivers, portages, and ancient waterways that linked cultures across continents. This educational historical documentary traces a merchant’s imagined year-long voyage along the eastern trade routes — through the Baltic, down the river systems of Eastern Europe, and toward the markets of Constantinople. Drawing on archaeological discoveries, travel accounts, coin hoards, and economic history, the video explores trade goods, seasonal rhythms, river travel, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. Rather than focusing on warfare, this calm narrative highlights cooperation, negotiation, and curiosity — revealing how commerce quietly shaped connections between distant societies. This video is created for educational purposes in a calm, sleep-friendly format. It is designed to inform gently and provide a peaceful listening experience. #StrangeHistoryForSleep, #HistoryForSleep, #VikingTrade, #MedievalTrade, #ByzantineHistory