Tech Magic!
Thursday, August 31, 2023
An inspiring demonstration of magic, technology and lies that make truth… Just watch it.
Tales of Tourists Walking Around Aimlessly: Florence, Italy
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Ah, beautiful Florence Italy. Nestled in the hills of Tuscany, this one time medieval colossus thrives today as a mecca for tourists, students, and artists. Home to Renaissance superstars such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto, and Botticelli. Does the world’s next great artist walk these streets today, disguised as an unsuspecting tourist? Only posterity can know, next time on TALES OF TOURISTS WALKING AROUND AIMLESSLY!
A TMP Exclusive: The Foggy London Strut
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Hey MarcoNauts, have you seen the trailer yet? It packs an olympic size punch!
See it here…
How To: Make an Authentic Renaissance Hairstyle!
Friday, July 21, 2023
From Team Marco Polo fan Janet’s YouTube channel!
History Schmistory, July 20: Take Me Out To The Ball Game!
Thursday, July 20, 2023
1858Â –Â The first ever fee was charged to see a baseball game at the steep price of 50 cents per person. Sure had to break the piggy bank for Babe!
History Schmistory, July 18: “In Freedom We Are Born!”
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
1768 – The Boston Gazette published the “Liberty Song,” America’s 1st patriotic song. It was an American Revolutionary War song composed by patriot, John Dickinson. Come, join hand in hand, to sing this tune to the motherland!
History Schmistory, July 17: Starry Eyed Harvard!
Monday, July 17, 2023
1850 – The Harvard Observatory took the 1st photograph of a star (Vega). Vega is argued to be the next most important star in the sky after the Sun. Needless to say, it is a “bright spot” in history for astronomers!
History Schmistory, July 16: Kissing Cooties Goodbye.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
1439Â –Â Kissing was banned in England to stop germs from spreading! Soon after, blowing kisses became the next best thing.
History Schmistory, July 15: Roc-King Out!
Saturday, July 15, 2023
1799 – The Rosetta Stone was found in the Egyptian village of Rosetta by French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard during Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign. It unfortunately did not give them the ability learn a new language online. It did however have three different languages written on it (Greek, Demotic & Hieroglyphic!)
History Schmistory, July 14: Hooray for Bastille Day!
Friday, July 14, 2023
1789 – Today is Bastille Day. The French Revolution began with the fall of Bastille. Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons notre liberté!