Interactive Historical Figures - Marco Polo.

"Marco Polo Puzzle" is a small knowledge level game, to sort an artistic portrait of Marco Polo online and learn something new. 40 square pieces puzzle of notable historical figures from the age of exploration, navigation and colonization. Fun educational game, suitable for online lessons, interactive classes and history homeworks.

The painting of Marco Polo is split in 5 rows and 8 columns, forming 40 squares. Click on the square to rotate it, until it fits the original image. The "hint" button can be pressed once to reveal unsorted pieces. Fitting more squares of the painting, will reveal interesting information about Marco Polo the explorer.

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, traveler, and pioneer who is best known for his extensive travels through Asia during the 13th century. Born around 1254 in Venice, Italy, Polo traveled to China with his family, where he spent over 17 years in the court of the Mongol emperor Kublai Khan. His accounts, recorded in "The Travels of Marco Polo", introduced Europe to the wonders of Asia, including its cultures, wealth, and technologies. Though some historians question the accuracy of his stories, his journey played a significant role in sparking interest in Asian trade routes and fostering further exploration. Polo's legacy continues to shape perceptions of exploration and trade between the East and West.