Marco Polo had a very important influence on his country. Marco Polo was born in Venice, Italy, in 1254. Marco Polo was an influence for the exploration of Europe. Marco Polo had set sail for Italy. It had many positive effects on Europe and inspired many explorers. He explored Asia from 1271 to 1295. When Marcus reached Asia he was a personal aide to Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan was a Mongol leader. Marco's father and uncle had both gone exploring and were traders when he was little. Marco's father and uncle had returned after nine years of exploration. (Credit to http://sealekigy.edublogs.org/2013/07/11/history-for-kids-an-illustrated-biography-of-marco-polo-for-children-book/)Marco was seventeen when he went exploring with his father and uncle to the east. Marco's father and uncle were jewelery merchants. When Marco, his father and his uncle had arrived in China they had brought the things they had found to Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan was impressed by Marco's discoveries and the gifts he brought him. Kublai Khan was happy and had treated the Polos like kings. Marco had also discovered in China that they had paper money. He had also learned about a rock called coal that had the ability to burn and make fire. Marco also had numerous jobs entrusted to him by Kublai Khan. It was also part of Khan's postal service. Later he will tell Europe about the Khans' postal service. Marco then returned to Italy after his exploration and joined the battle of the Genoese. He was later captured and put in prison for a year. Then he met a man while in prison with him named Rustichello who was a writer. He wrote a book with all the stories of Marco Polo entitled "TRAVELS". "His book Il Milione describes his travels...... middle of paper...... never known. He will also be remembered for his discoveries of new technologies and services. He will always be remembered for his important contributions to Europe, he will also be remembered for his most important discovery of the Silk Road, where he discovered jewels, silk and other materials and goods. He will also be remembered for his encouragement to other European explorers who wanted to go on adventures and seek knowledge,. goods and also new technologies. He will also be recognized for his discoveries about the Khan postal service and the discovery of coal. In conclusion, Marco Polo was one of the most influential explorers ever known. He will also be remembered for showing the rest. Europe that may have the ability to trade with Asia Marco Polo will always be remembered for being one of the most influential European explorers who ever lived.