David Meyer

In 1275, famed explorer Marco Polo set foot in China’s Mongol court, the first leg of an epic journey that ultimately encompassed 24 years and 15,000 miles. Or did he? Did Marco Polo really go to China? Back in August 2011, we first discussed the controversy surrounding Marco Polo’s supposed travels to China and back…

In 1271, Marco Polo set sail for Asia, beginning a remarkable 24-year, 15,000 mile journey that led him all the way to China’s Mongol court. Scholars consider him one of history’s greatest explorers. But new evidence suggests otherwise. Was Marco Polo a conman? The Travels of Marco Polo In 1269 or 1270, Marco Polo’s father…