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1095
Pope Urban Calls for the Crusades
Pope called the crusades to defeat the Muslims in the Holy Land. -
1200
Europe Moved its Focus to Trade
After the Crusades came to defeat the Muslims, European people discovered new lands, started using new resources, and saw a new way to live their life, and started trading. -
1254
Marco Polo Was Born
Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy which was a center for trade in the Mediterranean area. -
1293
The Polos Began Their Journey
The Polos went on their journey with hundreds of passengers and sailors, and sailed to Asia, and found numerous luxury items. -
1298
Marco Polo Wrote His Book
Marco Polo got into a war with Venice's rival city, Genoa and he was captured and while he was in prison he met a writer who encouraged him to write his later bestselling book in all of Europe, The Description of the World; or, The Travels of Marco Polo.