The History Scroll

This blog interacts with the history books I write for middle grade readers. Adults enjoy them, too! Feel free to add your comments and join in conversations.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Pelicans in Venice

It's difficult to find a photo of pelicans in Venice, but I know they're there. In fact, take a look at this Byzantine Mosaic of No...

What'a a muda?

When Marco Polo lived in Venice, he watched every spring as a convoy of ships, called a muda , left Venice in the spring and came back in ...

Marco Polo's Doge, Lorenzo Tiepolo

The doge was the supreme ruler, or duke of Venice. Lorenzo Tiepolo was the doge when Marco Polo lived there. Tiepolo died in Venice...

Beautiful Acre, Israel

Acre is a city in Israel and is still a major port of trade and tourism today. During Marco Polo's journeys, it bustled with the acti...

Marco Polo's golden ticket: the paiza

When Marco Polo's father and uncle returned to Venice after a fifteen-year adventure in the east, they brought with them a very importa...

Mmmmmmm, Koumiss!

Have you milked your horse lately? A mare being milked in Suusamyr valley , Kyrgyzstan A very popular and important drink in Mongoli...

The Mongolian Ger

The Polos stayed in Gers while in Asia. Gers are also known as yurts in other cultures including the United States. They are mainly used ...

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