Marco Gandini & Marco Polo

VENICE: In the last episode, Marco Gandini discusses Marco Polo - the subject of his book expected in early 2024.  Learn why the Polo family was indispensable to Khan and some of the unique missions he sent the Polos on. In this episode, we'll discuss:The three Polos and why Khan needed themJerusalem, The Crusades & "the oil"What celebration you shouldn't miss in VeniceWhat Venetians promised to build if granted mercy from the plague Marco Gandini was born in Milan in 1960. After graduating in Business Studies, he moved to London where he lived for many years before later moving to Venice where he got married and has been living since 2009.Having developed a keen interest in Venice and its history, he began working two years ago as a voluntary guide for the National Trust of Italy, Fondo Ambiente Italiano. FAI is Italy's national trust, an organization aiming to preserve the country’s architectural and artistic heritage.In 2022 he published a book in Italian on the history of the origins of Venice, an English translation of which is in the pipeline. He’s writing a book following Marco Polo’s itinerary from Venice to China.  If you'd like to purchase a copy of the Italian or future English-translated book on the history of Venice or would like updates on his future books, please reach out to [email protected] with Marco's name in the subject line before the book launches next year.Website:  https://www.thequestexpress.comFeedback Survey:  https://forms.gle/6yMieXo2iGEE1Qmr9Say Hi:   [email protected] Credits:  INTRO:  Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel