The people of this country are all idolaters, and they are very superstitious, and practice many magical arts.
Explorer
Describing inhabitants of certain regions in 'The Travels of Marco Polo'
c. 1298-1299
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"They have no religion, and they believe in nothing but what they see with their own eyes."
Controversial"They have a kind of black stone, which they dig out of the mountains, and it burns like wood, and it gives a great heat."
Strange & Unusual"Without stones there is no arch."
Philosophical"I have not told the half of what I saw."
Philosophical"They are a very backward people, and they have no knowledge of any useful arts or crafts."
Controversial