Today’s Latin Phrase: Utinam barbari spatium proprium tuum invadant!
Thursday, March 31, 2022
May barbarians invade your personal space!
April Fools Prank on Marco Polo!
Thursday, March 31, 2022
A mean guy steals Marco’s wig for April Fool’s Day.
April Fools’ Week on Team Marco Polo: Poisson d’Avril
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The French call April 1Â Poisson d’Avril, or “April Fish.” French children sometimes tape a picture of a fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying “Poisson d’Avril” when the prank is discovered.
History Schmistory, March 30: Hank wants a new toy!
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
1533 – Henry VIII divorces his 1st wife, Catherine of Aragon, which leads to the creation of the Anglican church, lots of bloody history over the next hundred years, and several good Shakespeare plays.
History Schmistory, March 29: Beethoven Rolls Over!
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
1795 – Beethoven (age 24) debuts as pianist in Vienna.
History Schmistory, March 28: Mona Winks!
Monday, March 28, 2022
1794 – The Louvre Museum in Paris opens to the public.
Viral Marco: Euronerds rule!
Monday, March 28, 2022
More Paris travel tips from Euronerd, Steve Ricks!
History Schmistory, March 27: Diss in Venice
Sunday, March 27, 2022
1309 – Pope Clement V excommunicates Venice and all its population.
VIRAL TEAM MARCO POLO. The Bells of Notre Dame: Horror Movie Version
Saturday, March 26, 2022
