Joe Hall Patton
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The Adventures of Marco Polo
Posted
June 10, 2020
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168,600
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June 10, 2020
168,600
13,038
657
8.12%
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When asked about Marco Polo, people today are more familiar with the game of tag played in a swimming pool than the thirteenth century explorer. But the book,"The travels of Marco Polo" opened Europe's eyes to the Great Mongol Empire. The History Guy recalls the amazing adventures of a man whose travels inspired the Age Of Discovery.
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