Roughly a million people crowded into ancient Rome at its height. Chang'an held nearly as many along the eastern end of the Silk Road.
Mark Schilling is a Senior Film Reviewer at The Japan Times and Japan correspondent for Variety. He focuses on themes such as climate change, environmental issues, and the arts, including film and theater, while also covering travel and tourism. Mark's work has been featured in various outlets including Yahoo News, Madison Magazine, and MSN.