Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How did Marco Polo change the world?

Marco Polo world
0
Posted

How did Marco Polo change the world?

1

Compared to John Cook, Vesta de Gamma, Christopher Columbus–these guys were glorified boyscouts compared to Marco Polo’s contribution to society, and how his discoveries changed the world. I would love to see a big epic on his travels due east to China and his harrowing return. Basically, MP indroduced two things to the west they did not have before: silk and gunpowder. Men and women immediately were awed by silk, it’s strength, and vibrate colors. While gunpowder was used at that time in china mainly for fireworks, the force of the explosions and wonder inspired something in MP that other uses could be found for the special powder. The rest is history about the avent of pistols, rifles, and cannons. I urge everyone to find a good history on Marco Polo, probably the most underated explorer in the world. Did I mention spices? He is the one that brought back all kinds of spices picked up along the way and back, and introduced tea to the west as well. So with his discoveries and trips ea

Related Questions

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.