At the start of the 19th century, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark embarked on one of the most important expeditions in American history—but the story of their difficult ...

Fly above Xinjiang, a vast and diverse region in western China, where rugged mountains, vast deserts, and vibrant cities ...

Hyderabad, get ready to sail through memories of the legendary Marco Polo — and let your taste buds embark on a flavourful voyage from China to the rest of Asia ...

Follow his route along the Silk Road, ... This video provides a detailed, map-based summary of Marco Polo’s incredible journey from Venice to the far reaches of Asia during the 13th century.

They uncovered a surprising story: that pasta comes from noodles brought back to Italy by Marco Polo in the 13th century. Jen Lin-Liu, author of the book 'On the Noodle Road', doesn't believe this ...

When the famous Venetian explorer Marco Polo visited Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in the late 13th century, well-traveled as he was, it is said that he was still filled with amazement and ...

In his writings, Polo noted Khotan’s wealth as an outpost on the Silk Road, the route that once carried trade between China and the Mediterranean world. On January 14, 1896, a caravan left from ...

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai celebrates the festive season by sailing down the Maritime Silk Road along Vietnam's central coast, showcasing history, culture, and culinary artistry.

East Meets West when Marco Polo’s Silk Road Journey Comes to Olympia. Yamashita, a longtime photographer, says that his 2001 multi-issue photo essay is one of National Geographic’s most popular. The ...

East Meets West when Marco Polo’s Silk Road Journey Comes to Olympia. Yamashita, a longtime photographer, says that his 2001 multi-issue photo essay is one of National Geographic’s most popular.

Even today, Marco Polo inspires adventurers like Alberto and Dino, two spirited Venetians who, despite geopolitical tensions, cycled along his historic route—the legendary Silk Road - and ...