In the Footsteps of Marco Polo » Video

From the Director’s Cut: The Spice Route

Christiane Wartell — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:25:06 +0000

Denis and Francis retrace Marco Polo’s travels along the Spice Route in India.

From the Director’s Cut: Did Marco Polo Go to China?

Christiane Wartell — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:16:27 +0000

Denis and Francis document descriptions of China that Marco Polo did not reveal in his account of his travels.

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

Christiane Wartell — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:50:49 +0000

Watch Denis and Francis reach the Valley of the Assassins in northern Iran, the home of ancient Muslim extremists until their decimation at the hands of the Mongol empire in the thirteenth century.

From the Director’s Cut: Adam’s Peak

Christiane Wartell — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:41:01 +0000

Watch as Denis and Francis visit Adam’s Peak, a mountain located in Sri Lanka. It is well-known for the “sacred footprint” near the summit, which in Buddhist tradition is believed to be the footprint of Buddha, in Hindu tradition the footprint of Shiva and in Muslim tradition the footprint of Adam.

From the Director’s Cut: Lessons Learned

Christiane Wartell — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:36:54 +0000

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

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

Christiane Wartell — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:27 +0000

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