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Marco Polo

We reveal that despite the book suggesting he spent 20 years in the court of the Chinese emperor, there is no mention of Marco in Chinese records. Marco Polo’s last will and testament remains unsigned and even the inventory of his possessions made on his death has question marks hanging over it. Our experts examine all the best evidence. Did Marco Polo, or any European, travel so far into China so long ago? Are the famous tales really based on Marco Polo’s travels? And did a man named Marco Polo even exist?

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  • Originally Aired June 7, 2011
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network National Geographic
  • Created October 21, 2015 by
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  • Modified October 21, 2015 by
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