Summary
THE second episode of the series sees presenter Francesco da Mosto charting events from the 13th to the 16th century. In 1295, explorer Marco Polo returned home to Venice with amazing tales of the riches to be seen in the far East.
At first, the public didn't believe him -- until the treasures he'd brought with him helped turn the city into one of the world's wealthiest ports and heralded a period of great artistic achievement.See the full content of this document
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Weekend Tv - Tv Tips: Venice (Bbc2, Saturday, 9. 10pm)
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