History Schmistory: Yo Ferdman & Izzy–I’m back!
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
1493. Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after 1st new world voyage. He brings potatoes, stories of Indians, and “Dancing with the Stars.”
The Christmas Elves of Scotland
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
In Scotland, during Christmas, roving bands of elves are warded off by defensive walls of fire. AWESOME!
Christmas Around the World Full Episode!
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Rent the full Christmas episode today. At $1.99, it’s barely more than a ha’penny!
History Schmistory: September 3. “Sooooo… what side where you on?”
Saturday, September 3, 2022
1994: Russia and China formally agree to stop pointing nukes at each other.  All eyes turn to the Montagues and Capulets.
![By Sir John Gilbert [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Scene-1.jpg)
By Sir John Gilbert [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
History Schmistory: September 1. Where’s Leo?
Thursday, September 1, 2022
1985: 73 years after the sinking of the Titanic, the ship’s remains are found by a joint French-US expedition. Women and children get the news first.
![By F.G.O. Stuart (1843-1923) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/800px-RMS_Titanic_3.jpg)
By F.G.O. Stuart (1843-1923) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Video Schmistory: January 15
Saturday, January 15, 2022
It’s a sticky wicket on this day in History. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od_klti_k-M]
New York Times: Europe travel tips if you were born yesterday or are really stupid
Monday, September 28, 2020
Don’t you hate newspaper articles that tell you everything you already know? Today, The New York Times offers money saving Europe travel tips like “Be Flexible,” “Don’t just fly nonstop,” and “fly into nearby cities if it’s cheaper.” C’mon, gray lady! You’re better than that!
Pics from Marco Polo Live!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
MarcoWestFest2011, a set on Flickr.
Marco Polo rocked the house at WestFest, the fall festival in Seattle today. Lots of fun and a bunch of new friends. Big thanks to Jim Dever from KING-TV’s Evening Magazine for hosting the show!
MarcoNauts Abroad! The Acropolis. Athens, Greece.
Monday, September 5, 2011
