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Marco Polo 700th Anniversary Recalled in Chicago
UPI reports Chicago reflects on Marco Polo’s 1271 expedition to the Orient marking 700 years since his voyage began. The tale spans 25 years with Polo’s notes from China reaching Europe via Rustichello.
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