Viral Marco: Euronerds rule!

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 by teammarcopolo

More Paris travel tips from Euronerd, Steve Ricks!

History Schmistory: March 22. Hey! This doesn’t work on my Kindle!

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 by teammarcopolo

1457. The Gutenberg Bible became the 1st printed book.

History Schmistory, March 16: Who’s Yer Daddy, Chris?

Thursday, March 16, 2023 by teammarcopolo

Ferdinand Magellan, the "Weekend at Bernies" of Explorers

1521 Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reaches Philippines. Magellan had survived eighteen months at sea, but he was killed in battle in the Philippines. A local warrior persuaded Magellan to defeat his rival in battle. Most of Magellan’s men considered the battle both pointless and dangerous, so they refused to participate. Magellan was hit with a poison arrow in the battle and died. One of Magellan’s five ships did make it back to Spain, only twelve days less than three years after their journey started. Only one ship and eighteen sailors remained of the 265 men accompanied Magellan.

History Schmistory: Yo Ferdman & Izzy–I’m back!

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by teammarcopolo

1493. Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after 1st new world voyage. He brings potatoes, stories of Indians, and “Dancing with the Stars.”

History Schmistory: September 3. “Sooooo… what side where you on?”

Saturday, September 3, 2022 by teammarcopolo

1994: Russia and China formally agree to stop pointing nukes at each other.  All eyes turn to the Montagues and Capulets.

By Sir John Gilbert [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

By Sir John Gilbert [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

History Schmistory: September 1. Where’s Leo?

Thursday, September 1, 2022 by teammarcopolo

1985: 73 years after the sinking of the Titanic, the ship’s remains are found by a joint French-US expedition. Women and children get the news first.

By F.G.O. Stuart (1843-1923) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

By F.G.O. Stuart (1843-1923) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Video Schmistory: January 15

Saturday, January 15, 2022 by teammarcopolo

It’s a sticky wicket on this day in History. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_klti_k-M]

New York Times: Europe travel tips if you were born yesterday or are really stupid

Monday, September 28, 2020 by teammarcopolo

Don’t you hate newspaper articles that tell you everything you already know? Today, The New York Times offers money saving Europe travel tips like “Be Flexible,” “Don’t just fly nonstop,” and “fly into nearby cities if it’s cheaper.” C’mon, gray lady! You’re better than that!

Pics from Marco Polo Live!

Saturday, September 17, 2011 by teammarcopolo

Kids love Marco Polo! Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 10Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 01Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 02Kids Smile: Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 03Marco Polo Rocks the House! Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 04Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 05
Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 06Battle for a DVD: Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 07Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 08Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 09With KING-TV Evening Magazine Host Jim Dever: Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 11Big Fans come in all sizes! Marco Polo Live! in Seattle - 12

MarcoWestFest2011, a set on Flickr.

Marco Polo rocked the house at WestFest, the fall festival in Seattle today. Lots of fun and a bunch of new friends. Big thanks to Jim Dever from KING-TV’s Evening Magazine for hosting the show!

MarcoNauts Abroad! The Acropolis. Athens, Greece.

Monday, September 5, 2011 by teammarcopolo

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