An epic journey trailing in the footsteps of the Silk Road through the splendour of ancient cities, an extraordinary expression of the thought-provoking enlightenments of the old world, and a reflection of the universe with its complimentary opposites, its diversity, and its similarities . . . Instead of the mainstream fragmented approach to history, the development of urban life is narrated as a roadmap, threading together the evolution of commercial hubs and humanity in a continuous, uninterrupted timeline spanning four continents over 5,000 years. See how the notion of intelligent urban planning evolved from a grid city layout to today’s hi-tech hubs with a complex network of digital infrastructure.