Why didn't Marco Polo noticed the use of chopsticks?

Either Marco Polo was never that far east, as has been suggested, or, as he stated, “I have not told half the things I have seen, for I would not be believed.” Given that his cellmate transcribed Marco Polo’s travel tales, there may have been one or more lapses, too. read more

In a new book entitled “Marco Polo Was in China,” the professor of Chinese history counters the arguments most frequently made by skeptics in an attempt to prove once and for all that the Venetian spoke the truth. read more

It stands to reason, therefore, that there must be some connection between the noodles of Asia and the noodles of Italy. And the only obvious connection is Marco Polo. In case you didn’t already know, Italy absolutely does not embrace the legend of Marco Polo and his pasta. Marco Polo traveled to China around 1271 and returned around 1292. read more

Either Marco Polo was never that far east, as has been suggested, or, as he stated, “I have not told half the things I have seen, for I would not be believed.” read more

Either Marco Polo was never that far east, as has been suggested, or, as he stated, “I have not told half the things I have seen, for I would not be believed. read more