Marco Polo was only one of many traders to receive a warm welcome and to work for the Khan. Mongols themselves were not involved in the caravan trade; they encouraged others. Kublai Khan used caravan ...

The chapter of Marco Polo's book was titled, somewhat breathlessly: "How the great Khan Causes the Bark of Trees, Made into Something Like Paper, to Pass for Money All over His Country".

When European explorers first began sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, they were searching for new routes to China and the ...

By the time Marco Polo encountered Kublai Khan in the 13th century, the Mongol ruler employed 60 managers to oversee 10,000 falconers. Meanwhile, in Europe, the Holy Roman Emperor, King Frederick ...

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In 1271, armed with a curious mind and a thirst for adventure, Venetian merchant Marco Polo headed east. He returned 24 years ...

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It was already known that the statue predated Marco Polo and was transported to Venice ... who were in Beijing at the court ...

In essence, the Genghis Khan Retreat and Polo Club epitomizes a harmonious synergy between an ancient sport's revival and Mongolia's rich cultural tapestry. It stands as a testament to preserving ...

Over the last 50 years, Marco Polo Hotels has expanded from a singular location in Hong Kong to a network of 11 hotels spanning Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Philippines.

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