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Posted in Exploration, Historical articles, History, Trade, Travel on Friday, 1 July 2016
This edited article about Marco Polo originally appeared in Look and Learn issue number 812 published on 6 August 1977.
Marco Polo crossing the Persian deserts still largely unexplored today, by
Ron Embleton
Seventeen-year-old Marco Polo watched his deeply suntanned father and his uncle packing their bags and cases in their luxury house in Venice.
“Please take me with you,” Marco begged.
His father, Nicolo, looked at Maffeo, and the two elder men in turn looked at the fine, strapping young Marco.
“Very well,” said Nicolo. “You may come with us.”
The Polo’s were preparing for another journey to the mysterious East – only this time, as Marco knew, they had a mission to fulfil.
Two years before, Nicolo and Maffeo Polo had returned from a trip to China which had lasted ten years. They had crossed the great Gobi Desert and come to the court of the Kublai Khan, ruler of all the Tartars, in distant Cathay, where China is today.
At this time – the middle of the thirteenth century – it was unheard on for travellers to ventire so far east. All that men in Europe knew about the other side of the world was what they had been told in legend.
Marco knew that his uncle and his father had returned to Venice because the Great Khan had asked them to speak to the Pope on behalf of the Tartars, so that his people might be told something of the Christian religion.
And the two elder Polos had already told Marco of some of their exciting stories of the Great Khan’s court, and had described to him the riches and treasures that were to be found in the East.
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Posted in Ancient History, Archaeology, Architecture, Best pictures, Educational card, Famous landmarks, Historical articles, History, Plants, Religion, Ships, Trade, War on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Enrico Dandolo, Doge of Venice, preaching the Fourth Crusade in St Mark’s Basilica, Venice.
Enrico Dandolo, Doge of Venice, preaching the Fourth Crusade in St Mark's Basilica, Venice
The second picture shows Cogs of the Hanseatic League, 14th – 15th Century.
Cogs of the Hanseatic League, 14th – 15th Century
The third picture shows a shopkeeper weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii.
Weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Ancient History, Architecture, Best pictures, Educational card, Famous battles, Fashion, Geography, Geology, Historical articles, History, Industry, Invasions, Trade, War on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Tamburlaine and Bajazeth.
Tamburlaine conquers Bajazeth
The second picture shows silk merchants in Ancient Rome.
Silk merchants in Ancient Rome
The third picture shows a slate quarry.
Slate and its uses
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Ancient History, Architecture, Best pictures, Bible, British Towns, Famous battles, Famous landmarks, Farming, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Insects, Legend, Myth, Religion, Trade, War on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows the destruction and burning of Troy.
The destruction and burning of Troy
The second picture shows manufacturing Cheshire cheese in England.
Manufacturing Cheshire cheese in England
The third picture shows a monk in his cell.
A monastic cell
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Ancient History, Best pictures, Educational card, English Literature, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Literature, Oddities, Religion, Trade on Thursday, 26 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Tancredi baptising the dying Clorinda.
Tancredi baptises the dying Clorinda from Torquato Tasso's epic poem Jerusalem Delivered.
The second picture shows a fakir.
A fakir
The third picture shows an Ancient Roman bookshop.
Ancient Roman bookshop
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Art, Artist, Best pictures, Discoveries, Educational card, Exploration, Famous artists, Fashion, Historical articles, History, Leisure, Trade, Transport, Travel on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows the reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498.
Reception of Vasco da Gama by the Samudiri of Calicut, India, May 1498
The second picture shows men and women on bicycles.
Men and women on bicycles
The third picture shows Leonardo da Vinci painting the Mona Lisa.
Leonardo da Vinci painting the Mona Lisa
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Absurd, Actors, Africa, Ancient History, Best pictures, Disasters, Education, Educational card, Famous crimes, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Medicine, Myth, Religion, Trade on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows a quack medicine seller at a fair in a small town in Germany, 1820.
A quack medicine seller at a fair in a small town in Germany, 1820
The second picture shows Odin, chief of the Norse gods.
Odin, chief of the Norse gods
The third picture shows Caliph Omar burning the Library at Alexandria.
Caliph Omar Burns The Library at Alexandria
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Ancient History, Architecture, Arts and Crafts, Best pictures, Educational card, Famous battles, Historical articles, History, Industry, Institutions, Law, Mystery, Politics, Trade, War on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows the Battle of Courtrai in 1302.
Battle of Courtrai in 1302
The second picture shows Chinese potters.
Chinese potters
The third picture shows Lycurgus of Sparta making his fellow citizens take the Spartan Oath.
Lycurgus of Sparta making his fellow citizens swear to respect the institutions established by him
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Ancient History, Animals, Arts and Crafts, Best pictures, Educational card, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Industry, Institutions, London, Politics, Trade on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Oliver Cromwell being sworn in as Lord Protector.
Oliver Cromwell sworn in as Lord Protector of England , Scotland and Ireland, 1653
The second picture shows Bucephalus tamed by Alexander the Great.
Bucephalus tamed by Alexander the Great
The third picture shows Porcelain manufacturing in the 18th Century.
Porcelain manufacturing, 18th Century
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.
Posted in Ancient History, Animals, Arts and Crafts, Best pictures, Educational card, Fashion, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Leisure, Politics, Royalty, Sport, Trade on Wednesday, 25 November 2015
We have selected three of the best pictures from our large collection of 19th and early 20th century educational trade cards.
The first picture shows Napoleon in exile on St Helena.
Napoleon in exile on St Helena
The second picture shows Sicilian craftsmen make umbrellas.
Sicilian craftsmen make umbrellas
The third picture shows Horse racing in Rome.
Horse racing in Rome
High-resolution scans of all educational cards can be found in the Look and Learn picture library.