The name "Yuan" means "Origin of the universe," and while the Yuan Dynasty didn't last long, its influence proved far more profound. Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, inherited a fractured but ...

On one of Marco Polo's journeys, he encountered a ruler who would remain etched in his memory for life. This leader wasn't just a warrior but a statesman, a visionary, and an empire builder. His name?