Below is a map from Goldman Sachs of the world's fastest-growing trade routes since 2005. And as you can see, it's been all about China.

These trade routes have left a lasting imprint in cultures and markets across the world, which in many cases can still be seen today. Here are 18 goods that have shaped the global economy from ...

Merchants are some of the most important members of your empire in Civilization VII, but how exactly do they work?

No civ can fully thrive on its own in Civilization 7 so establishing trade routes is key to keeping up. Here's how you can make a deal with any other leader.

01:20:00Since time immemorial, the development of peoples and intercultural exchanges along ancient trade routes have played a crucial role ... are being fiercely defended in many parts of the world, ...

You can send your merchant wherever you want, or you can click on a settlement from the list to zoom the map to your destination automatically. Settlements you can create trade routes with will be ...