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  2. Marco Polo - Wikipedia

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    Marco Polo (/ ˈ m ɑːr k oʊ ˈ p oʊ l oʊ / ⓘ; Venetian: [ˈmaɾko ˈpolo]; Italian: [ˈmarko ˈpɔːlo] ⓘ; c. 1254 – 8 January 1324) [1] was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295.

  3. Marco Polo (game) - Wikipedia

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    The game shares its name with the 13th-century Italian trader and explorer Marco Polo. [4]There does not appear to be any real connection between the game and the explorer of the same name, [5] Although according to one whimsical explanation, "legend has it that the famed explorer didn't have a clue as to where he was going", this being reflected in the "it" player's behavior. [6]

  4. Niccolò and Maffeo Polo - Wikipedia

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    According to The Travels of Marco Polo (Il Milione), Kublai Khan took a liking to Marco, who was an engaging storyteller. He was sent on many diplomatic missions throughout his empire. Marco carried out diplomatic assignments but also entertained the Khan with interesting stories and observations about the lands he traveled.

  5. Marco Polo may have discovered America hundreds of years ...

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    A sheepskin map, believed to be a copy of the 13th century Italian explorer's, may indicate that Marco Polo came upon modern-day Alaska and Washington during his travels around Asia.

  6. Why Is Marco Polo Max Mara's Latest Muse?

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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 later with so many stories of the Silk Road that he was nicknamed Il ...

  7. Marco Polo Park - Wikipedia

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    Marco Polo Park (also known as Passport to Fun World) was a theme park located just west of Interstate 95 between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach near Bunnell, at what is now Exit 278 in Flagler County, Florida on the site of the current Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club community.

  8. Dry Tree - Wikipedia

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    According to Polo, it was the only tree within hundreds of kilometres of desert. According to legend, the Dry Tree marked the exact site of a great battle between Alexander the Great and Darius . It is not known whether this "great battle" refers to the Battle of Issus or the Battle of Gaugamela .

  9. Marco Polo (2014 TV series) - Wikipedia

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    The first season of Marco Polo received mixed to negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has a rating of 33%, based on 45 reviews, with an average rating of 4.79/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "An all-around disappointment, Marco Polo is less entertaining than a round of the game that shares its name."