The Betrayal That Changed Marco Polo’s Life—And The World

The Betrayal That Changed Marco Polo’s Life—And The World


June 24, 2025 | Penelope Singh

The Betrayal That Changed Marco Polo’s Life—And The World


At the start of the 19th century, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark embarked on one of the most important expeditions in American history—but the story of their difficult adventure is not for the faint of heart.

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