Silk Road

In the year 1271 Marco Polo, age 17, set out from Venice with his father and uncle on a journey across Asia. Marco’s account of his 24-year odyssey would reveal a world never before described. Traveling by caravan, the Polos followed ancient trade route - The Silk Road - through lands that still evoke Marco’s amazing finds. Select "Discover More" to see a selection of the most beautiful pictures of Michael Yamashita, accompanying the article " The Adventures of Marco Polo" from National Geographics.