We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Lynn T. Ramey for her astute guidance into the medieval imagination, Dr. Todd F. Hughes for being an unwavering advocate of Digital Humanities and Gabriela Ore Menendez for her time, energy and ArcGIS prowess.

Nous voulons profondément remercier professeure Lynn T. Ramey pour son soutien inextinguible et pour nous avoir orienté vers l’imaginaire médiéval. Nous souhaitons également reconnaître Dr. Todd F. Hughes pour son enthousiasme envers les humanités numériques et Garbriela Ore pour son temps passé à créer la carte et sa maîtrise du logiciel ArcGIS.
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Contributors:

Cara J. Bailey - An Introduction to Marco Polo and Travel in the Middle Ages
​Abby R. Broughton - Manifestations of Religion in the Orient
​Nathan H. Dize - Home Page: Imagining Medieval Narrative: Travels of Marco Polo
​Bonnie M. Griffin - From Mundane to Marvelous: Describing the People of Marco Polo’s Voyages  ​
Meghan K. McGinley - Representations of Commerce and Economy in La Description du Monde
John Simpson - Trends and Interesting Facts Found in Marco Polo’s Travels
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Web Design:

Meghan K. McGinley
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