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
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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
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
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”
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
Production Diary: Francis and Denis travel through the massive Taklamakan desert in western China.
Posted: Nov 12th, 2008 | Comments: 5
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: 51
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: 27
Learn more about explorers and filmmakers Denis Belliveau and Francis O'Donnell.
Posted: Oct 30th, 2008 | Comments: 28
Bibliography, selected reading and online resources about Marco Polo.
Posted: Oct 29th, 2008 | Comments: 6
