Marco Polo travelled to Asia as a merchant and explorer. He met Kublai Khan and returned to Venice. Polo's accounts of his travels seemed like science fiction to many. He was the first to record the journey to the east. His efforts later inspired Columbus and other explorers.
PBS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmAuJ4Y7Aa0
and from more recent times...
Bow Wow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUacmNauJW0
PBS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmAuJ4Y7Aa0
and from more recent times...
Bow Wow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUacmNauJW0
