Podcasts Culture Jet Setter Show JS 90: Adventure Travel & The Mongul Empire with John Man Author of Marco Polo: The Journey That Changed the World

JS 90: Adventure Travel & The Mongul Empire with John Man Author of Marco Polo: The Journey That Changed the World

Published: Jan. 1, 2015, 2:30 a.m.

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Today\\u2019s Jet Setter Show takes a historical turn as Jason Hartman invites author and travel writer John Man to the show. John\\u2019s specialist subject area is the Mongul Empire, including the rise and fall of Genghis Khan and the influence of Marco Polo. He also gives a few tips for adventurous travelers who are keen to explore parts of the world as yet unknown to most outsiders.\\xa0

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Key Takeaways

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02.02 \\u2013 John Man has researched and written extensively on the topics of the Mongul Empire and then branched out into a more specific work on Marco Polo.

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05.00 \\u2013 Consider your own travel complaints and musings and compare them to what Marco Polo would have endured.

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08.37 \\u2013 We can learn a surprising amount from some of the historical figures that shaped the world.

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11.48 \\u2013 In the West, we have such dismissive views about Genghis Khan, but perhaps that\\u2019s just ignorance.

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13.29 \\u2013 Everyone always talks about must-see places, but how does a travel writer\\u2019s view differ?

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18.15 \\u2013 The Atlas of the Year 1000 gives modern-day readers a chance to see how the world would have looked over a thousand years ago.\\xa0

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19.50 \\u2013 John Man can be contacted on his personal email address at johngarnetman@gmail.com

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Mentioned in this episode

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Marco Polo: The Journey That Changed The World by John Man

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