: They traveled from Venice, through the Middle East and Persia, eventually crossing the Gobi Desert.
Marco returned home in 1295, reportedly appearing as a stranger in Mongol-style clothing until he revealed his identity by spilling gemstones from the seams of his rags. Marco Polo
: Because his stories were so incredible, many in Venice nicknamed him "Marco Millions," believing he was prone to wild exaggeration. 🏛️ Return to Venice : They traveled from Venice, through the Middle
At just 17 years old, Marco set out with his father, Niccolò, and uncle, Maffeo, on a journey that would span 24 years. 🏛️ Return to Venice At just 17 years
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and adventurer who became one of the most famous explorers in history after traveling through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. His detailed accounts, dictated while in a Genoese prison, introduced medieval Europeans to the cultures and wealth of the Mongol Empire and China. 🌏 The Long Journey East
: Their goal was the court of Kublai Khan, the Mongol leader and grandson of Genghis Khan.