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From the Director’s Cut: The Valley of the Assassins

From the Director’s Cut: The Valley of the Assassins

Watch as Denis and Francis reach the Valley of the Assassins in northern Iran, the home of a tribe of Muslim extremists until their decimation by the Mongols in the 13th century.

Posted: Dec 1st, 2008 | Comments: 5
From the Director’s Cut: Adam’s Peak

From the Director’s Cut: Adam’s Peak

Watch as Denis and Francis visit Adam's Peak, a mountain in Sri Lanka well-known for the "sacred footprint" near the summit.

Posted: Dec 1st, 2008 | Comments: 0
From the Director’s Cut: Lessons Learned

From the Director’s Cut: Lessons Learned

Francis and Denis reflect on the important lessons they learned on their epic journey around the world.

Posted: Dec 1st, 2008 | Comments: 4
From the Director’s Cut: Marco Polo’s Legacy

From the Director’s Cut: Marco Polo’s Legacy

Denis and Francis' journey proves that Marco Polo deserves his place among the greatest explorers of all time.

Posted: Dec 1st, 2008 | Comments: 0
Part 4 – Tibet: “The Greatest Illuminations the World Has Ever Seen”

Part 4 – Tibet: “The Greatest Illuminations the World Has Ever Seen”

Production Diary: Denis and Francis make their way into Tibet, where they witness the spectacle of a Buddhist festival.

Posted: Nov 15th, 2008 | Comments: 10
Part 3 – Taklamakan: Sailing on a Sea of Sand

Part 3 – Taklamakan: Sailing on a Sea of Sand

Production Diary: Francis and Denis travel through the massive Taklamakan desert in western China.

Posted: Nov 12th, 2008 | Comments: 7
Timeline: Marco Polo’s Journey

Timeline: Marco Polo’s Journey

View a timeline of Marco Polo's historic journey from China to Venice and back.

Posted: Oct 30th, 2008 | Comments: 53
Part 1 – New York: Stepping off the Edge

Part 1 – New York: Stepping off the Edge

Production Diary: Explorers Denis Belliveau and Francis O'Donnell start their journey and make contacts for their trip through war-torn Afghanistan.

Posted: Oct 30th, 2008 | Comments: 34
About the Explorers

About the Explorers

Learn more about explorers and filmmakers Denis Belliveau and Francis O'Donnell.

Posted: Oct 30th, 2008 | Comments: 29
Resources

Resources

Bibliography, selected reading and online resources about Marco Polo.

Posted: Oct 29th, 2008 | Comments: 6
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    • I absolutely loved the movie. You men were so determined to get out there no matter the circumstances to reach ...
      Gardyney | 5Jun13 | More
    • These photos are amazing, it almost feels like as I look at the photos, I am able to picture my ...
      Khadijah K | 4Jun13 | More
    • This is a beautiful photo gallery that can clearly represent all of the different cultures and backgrounds that Belliveau and ...
      Niyamani WatsonBCA | 4Jun13 | More
    • Fabian Doris BCA I think that it is amazing the way you explored the world and were able to see so many ...
      Fabian Doris | 3Jun13 | More
    • This film is awesome, and I was astounded to see that there were many people who had doubts on whether ...
      Daetuan Snagg | 3Jun13 | More
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"It was the best-documented journey of its time, inspiring the imaginations and ambitions of countless adventurers, including Christopher Columbus. Now we, too, can follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo, with guides as vividly exciting and engaging as Marco himself. With both their film and this book Denis and Francis have recreated what Joseph Campbell would have applauded as 'The Hero's Journey.' Come take it yourself and you'll never turn back."
- Bill Moyers
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