Marco Polo Reloaded - Through China app review

Introduction

Marco Polo Reloaded - Through China for iPad continues a four-part documentary exploring Marco Polo’s claimed travels through China, following Bradley Mayhew as he moves through some of the most culturally and historically significant locations in Asia.

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This is a truly fascinating documentary that is sure to enchant anyone regardless of their interest of history (or lack thereof). Entertaining and very professionally produced, you’re going to love this one!

Bradley Mayhew Follows Marco Polo's Trail Through China

This is a fascinating 52-minute documentary featuring the esteemed Bradley Mayhew documentary that you can watch on your iPad for a bit of infotainment while you’re on the go.

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To give you an idea of the premise of the documentary, here is an excerpt from the developer’s synopsis on the iTunes description page:

“ […] Bradley Mayhew explores in detail Marco Polo's route through China. He visits the remote ruins of Kublai Khan's summer palace at Xanadu, researches Beijing and travels by boat down the Grand Canal of China to the metropolis of Hangzhou, described by Marco Polo as "the finest city in the world". Did the Venetian make it to China? Follow Bradley Mayhew and find out for yourself.”

Enjoy Heaps of Additional Content

In addition to the basic documentary, Marco Polo Reloaded - Through China also includes a collection of Behind-the-Scenes photographs as well as some short clips to give you an even deeper insight into Mayhew’s studies of Marco Polo and his claims.

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You can also add a bookmark for where you are up to in the documentary to easily continue watching at a later time, and the content can be shared with your friends and fellow history buffs online via Facebook, Twitter, and email.

If you’re curious to learn more about Marco Polo and Chinese history then I think you’ll find this documentary to be utterly spellbinding!

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Watch a fascinating 52-minute documentary featuring the esteemed Bradley Mayhew
• Learn all about Marco Polo and his route through China
• Add a bookmark for where you are up to in the documentary to easily continue watching at a later time
• Provides full support for both portrait and landscape orientations
• Includes a very interesting series of Behind-the-Scenes photographs
• Share content with others online via Facebook, Twitter, and email

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

Final Words

Marco Polo Reloaded - Through China is entertaining, informative, and very slickly presented, and additional photographic and video content just serves to sweeten the deal further; download it onto your iPad today!