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DARK SECRETS: Marco polo | Rare Historical Photos

Quote of the day by Marco Polo: 'I did not write half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed', and how reality could be much larger than human imagination

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, traveler, and writer born in 1254. In the late thirteenth century, when most Europeans spent their entire lives inside a small cluster of neighboring villages, Marco Polo set out on an extraordinary 24-year journey across Asia alongside his father and uncle. He traveled thousands…

The Times of India

The ten best short novels under 150 pages – chosen by experts

A novel doesn’t need to be a hefty tome to change your life. Forget War and Peace (1,200 pages) or Les Misérables (1,400 pages); these expert recommendations are under 150 pages – short enough to tear through over a weekend.

The Conversation

Quote of the Day by great explorer of the Medieval world Marco Polo: 'I did not tell half of what I saw, for I knew...'- Inspiring lessons on curiosity, exploration, and why the world's greatest experiences go beyond imagination by the Venetian merchant whose travels connected Europe and Asia

Marco Polo's quote highlights experiences beyond belief, encouraging curiosity and exploration. His travels across Asia revealed wonders unknown to medieval Europe. These accounts later confirmed many extraordinary observations about distant lands. His legacy inspires continued discovery and open-mindedness in understanding the world. The explorer's wisdom remains relevant for embracing new…

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How the Mongol Empire became the largest land empire in history and why it eventually collapsed

The Mongol Empire covered a continuous stretch of land unlike anything that had existed before. From the Pacific coastline to the plains of Eastern Europe, a single ruling dynasty controlled an immense territory that linked peoples speaking different languages, following different religions and living under very different traditions. Such a…

The Times of India

I’m a cruise expert and this extraordinary Croatian island is my favourite to visit

After sailing through the Adriatic, Marc Shoffman discovered an island steeped in extraordinary – if dubious – history

The Independent UK

Shroud of Turin, claimed to be Jesus' burial cloth, contaminated with carrot and red coral DNA

An analysis of samples taken from the Shroud of Turin, the cloth thought by some to have been wrapped around Jesus, reveals a rich tapestry of animal and plant DNA. But what does it mean?

LiveScience

A forgotten explorer, the first Greek who reached Britain 1,500 years before modern travel

History tends to cluster its explorers in the same few centuries, frequently ignoring older figures whose expeditions left fewer evidence. Long before Marco Polo travelled east or Columbus crossed the Atlantic, a Greek adventurer from the Mediterranean is believed to have sailed into portions of Europe that were well outside…

The Times of India

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Made In China? The Remarkable Tale Of Venice's Iconic Winged Lion

A winged lion sculpture that symbolises the Italian city of Venice was made in China and went on a remarkable journey that possibly involved explorer Marco Polo's father and the court of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, researchers suggested Thursday.

International Business Times

Iconic winged lion statue in Venice may actually be from China's Tang dynasty, study finds

A new study of the trace amounts of lead in Venice's famous winged lion statue suggests that its metal originated in China — and Marco Polo's family may have brought it over.

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Boris Johnson causes chaos at his father's pro-China film premiere

The screening was delayed by over half an hour as father waited for son

Evening Standard

Max Mara departs from quiet luxury with Marco Polo-inspired Venice show

Resort collection featured brand’s signature camel, but came with sequins, brocades and jacquard silk

The Guardian - UK

Venice mayor says he is brave like Marco Polo in charging day-trippers €5

Luigi Brugnaro claims he is taking a risk no other politician would take with his measure to preserve the city

The Guardian - UK

Exploring The Top 10 Famous World Expeditions

Discover the historic expeditions of famous explorers like Marco Polo, Magellan, and Shackleton that shaped our world.

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Exceed obliges in the C.M. Varma and B.M. Varma Memorial Million

S. Attaollahi-trained Exceed (Trevor up) won the C.M. Varma and B.M. Varma Memorial Million, the feature event of the races held in Bengaluru on Friday (Jan 12). The winner is owned by Mr. Marthand Singh Mahindra, Mrs. Rina Mahindra, Mr. Sp. Thirunavukkarasu & Mr. Joydeep Datta Gupta.

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The three betel leaf varieties of Tamil Nadu that stand out for their taste and aroma

Tamil Nadu betel leaves, including Sholavandan, Authoor, and Kumbakonam varieties, are famous for their taste & aroma. They are used in religious ceremonies, herbal preparations, & exported to some countries.

The Hindu

Bleue Dali, Neziah, Mazal Tov, Seventh Samurai, Savvy Chic and Something Royal excel

Riaz Babu: Bleue Dali, Neziah, Mazal Tov, Seventh Samurai, Savvy Chic & Something Royal excelled in exercise. 600m: Glow In The Dark, Way Of Life; 1000m: Silver Swift, Leather Back, Je Ne Sais Quoi, Marco Polo; 1200m: General Patton, Southernaristocrat; 1400m: Aircraft, Castaneda, Katana; 600m: Augusto, Gold Fame, Rembrandt, Ultimate…

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30 lost burials archaeologists are still searching for

The burials of famous people provide enduring archaeological mysteries. Here are 30 of the most acclaimed "lost" tombs.

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Boris Johnson's father branded 'state dupe' over film with China's state broadcaster

Stanley Johnson, 82, will retrace the Silk Road journey made by 13th-century merchant Marco Polo. The three-part film is being jointly produced by China Central Television and UK company One Tribe

Bangkok Post

Swatch marks Venice Biennale with a Thai collab

Navin Rawanchaikul reunites with the Swiss watchmaker to create an artistic timepiece, celebrating the 59th edition of La Biennale Arte in Venice, Italy.

The Guardian - UK

Peppa’s new parents, Marco Polo’s home and Argentina’s money – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

Daily Mirror

Stanley Johnson plans new trip to China after getting caught in Covid lockdown

The 82-year-old's trek to follow Marco Polo's footsteps was already proving controversial - now he's set to return to the country next year after Chengdu was locked down

The Independent UK

Stanley Johnson calls for parliament ban on ‘agreeable’ Chinese ambassador to be lifted

PM’s father heading to Xinjiang to make TV show about Marco Polo – but insists it is ‘not a political exercise’

The Conversation

How the West discovered the Buddha

Buddhism is the third largest (and fastest growing) religion in Australia with approximately half a million adherents.

The Independent UK

Italian grandmother sets off on 22,000km hike in footsteps of Marco Polo

Seventy two-year-old has already walked the length of Nepal and travelled the Biblical route of Jesus through Palestine

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