A Merchant’s Journey in the Middle Ages Was Pure Terror

Discover how medieval trade routes like the Silk Road and the networks of the Hanseatic League fueled the medieval economy. Learn how traveling merchants transported goods by land and sea, relied on caravans and medieval trade ships, and formed powerful medieval guilds to protect their interests. Life on the road in medieval times was harsh, unpredictable, and often deadly—but it was essential for survival and prosperity.