Today’s Jet Setter Show takes a historical turn as Jason Hartman invites author and travel writer John Man to the show. John’s 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. 

 

Key Takeaways

02.02 – 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.

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

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

11.48 – In the West, we have such dismissive views about Genghis Khan, but perhaps that’s just ignorance.

13.29 – Everyone always talks about must-see places, but how does a travel writer’s view differ?

18.15 – 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. 

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

 

Mentioned in this episode

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