Marco Polo

Marco!

Few things in the world have had more influence on the entire world and the way it has developed than the Silk Road. And few people are more responsible for making the world as a whole aware of the Silk Road than Marco Polo thanks to the book he wrote about it.

But, what was Marco Polo all about? And, more importantly, what was the book all about? Is it a tale of daring do and high adventure that captivated millions when it came out? Or is it something else entirely? Well, if you are any kind of regular listener to this show, you know which way to bet.

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Polo!