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A winged lion sculpture that symbolises the Italian city of Venice was made in China and went on a remarkable journey that possibly involved explorer Marco Polo's father and the court of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, researchers suggested Thursday.

A new study of the trace amounts of lead in Venice's famous winged lion statue suggests that its metal originated in China — and Marco Polo's family may have brought it over.

Discover the adventures of famous explorers like Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Vasco da Gama.

S. Attaollahi-trained Exceed (Trevor up) won the C.M. Varma and B.M. Varma Memorial Million, the feature event of the races held in Bengaluru on Friday (Jan 12). The winner is owned by Mr. Marthand Singh Mahindra, Mrs. Rina Mahindra, Mr. Sp. Thirunavukkarasu & Mr. Joydeep Datta Gupta.

Tamil Nadu betel leaves, including Sholavandan, Authoor, and Kumbakonam varieties, are famous for their taste & aroma. They are used in religious ceremonies, herbal preparations, & exported to some countries.

Riaz Babu: Bleue Dali, Neziah, Mazal Tov, Seventh Samurai, Savvy Chic & Something Royal excelled in exercise. 600m: Glow In The Dark, Way Of Life; 1000m: Silver Swift, Leather Back, Je Ne Sais Quoi, Marco Polo; 1200m: General Patton, Southernaristocrat; 1400m: Aircraft, Castaneda, Katana; 600m: Augusto, Gold Fame, Rembrandt, Ultimate…

The burials of famous people provide enduring archaeological mysteries. Here are 30 of the most acclaimed "lost" tombs.

Stanley Johnson, 82, will retrace the Silk Road journey made by 13th-century merchant Marco Polo. The three-part film is being jointly produced by China Central Television and UK company One Tribe

Navin Rawanchaikul reunites with the Swiss watchmaker to create an artistic timepiece, celebrating the 59th edition of La Biennale Arte in Venice, Italy.