Animated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures

S1 · E1 · 7 apr. 1979

Start of a long journey Aflevering 1

In 13th-century Venice, merchant brothers Niccolò and Maffeo Polo return from a journey to the East. However, a 15-year gap stands between them and Niccolò’s 17-year-old son, Marco, who, after his mother’s death, resents them for being away so long. In an attempt to reconcile, Niccolò offers Marco the chance to accompany him and Maffeo on their next journey to visit Kublai Khan—an offer Marco accepts.

S1 · E2 · 14 apr. 1979

In search of holy oil Aflevering 2

S1 · E3 · 21 apr. 1979

Two monks Aflevering 3

Marco Polo and his companions have received a personal letter and holy oil from the Pope, as promised to Kublai Khan. They depart Jerusalem, accompanied by two monks. They move north along the Mediterranean Sea and enter what is now modern-day Türkiye. As they approach the mountainous area, they learn that a group of Mamelukes, whom the caravan fears, are approaching. To avoid being attacked, Marco and his friends take refuge in the ruins of an ancient residence and hide out.

S1 · E4 · 28 apr. 1979

Farewell, stars of Nefdo Aflevering 4

Marco Polo and his companions arrive in the Armenian region and stop at a camel city to prepare for their journey through the desert. Soon after, a white camel running wild in the crowd catches Marco's eye. The bad-tempered camel, known as the Star of Nafud, has never been purchased, but it and Marco bond with each other.

S1 · E5 · 5 mei 1979

Demon's fire Aflevering 5

Marco Polo and company cross a long arid region from the Göreme Valley in central Türkiye and enter the lush and water-filled land of Persia where they take a much-needed rest. Said rest is short-lived, however, as they soon find themselves under attack from a group of thieves known as the Qara’unas.

S1 · E6 · 12 mei 1979

Caraunas, desert thief Aflevering 6

Finding they are not alone in the attack from the Qara’unas, Niccolo and Maffeo join Sharif and the others in a deadly battle. Will Marco finally draw his sword and fight?

S1 · E7 · 19 mei 1979

Golden Paiza Aflevering 7

After being injured in the prior Qara'unas attack, Marco Polo and his party stop at the oasis town of Hatra to rebuild their caravan. Unfortunately, Mongolian soldiers then suddenly surround them. Their paiza not being able to save them becomes a frightening possibility.

S1 · E8 · 26 mei 1979

Baghdad fantasy Aflevering 8

S1 · E9 · 2 jun. 1979

The boy who disappeared in Caspia Aflevering 9

S1 · E10 · 16 jun. 1979

Valley of the killer sect Aflevering 10

S1 · E11 · 30 jun. 1979

Hot wind of Holmes Aflevering 11

S1 · E12 · 14 jul. 1979

Love hidden in the carpet Aflevering 12

S1 · E13 · 21 jul. 1979

Zoroastrian friendship Aflevering 13

S1 · E14 · 4 aug. 1979

Rebellion Aflevering 14

S1 · E15 · 1 sep. 1979

Valley of illusion Aflevering 15

S1 · E16 · 8 sep. 1979

Color of life Aflevering 16

S1 · E17 · 15 sep. 1979

Chapando, knight of illusion Aflevering 17

S1 · E18 · 22 sep. 1979

Fear crossing the Pameer mountains Aflevering 18

S1 · E19 · 29 sep. 1979

The girl who disappeared in the mountains Aflevering 19

S1 · E20 · 6 okt. 1979

Evil spirits of the desert Aflevering 20

S1 · E21 · 13 okt. 1979

Growing conspiracy Aflevering 21

S1 · E22 · 20 okt. 1979

Mysterious flag blowing in the wind Aflevering 22

After leaving Turpan, Marco Polo and his companions were greeted by the Mongolian army escort and resumed their journey. The Mongol army always carried a "Pegasus Flag" at the head of the army. The Mongolian people believed that the spirit of Genghis Khan resided in this flag. After passing through the checkpoint, the group was relieved. A peaceful banquet was held at the camp. However, that night, Nicolo was attacked. Someone was trying to steal the sacred oil. The army commander wrapped the jar of sacred oil in the "Pegasus Flag" to protect it.

S1 · E23 · 3 nov. 1979

Kublai, king of kings Aflevering 23

Three and a half years after leaving Venice, Marco Polo and his entourage finally meet face to face with Kublai Khan.

S1 · E24 · 10 nov. 1979

Secret order Aflevering 24

S1 · E25 · 17 nov. 1979

Giant snake of Karajan Aflevering 25

S1 · E26 · 24 nov. 1979

Message from Hyakugan Aflevering 26

S1 · E27 · 1 dec. 1979

Secret weapon: repeating gun Aflevering 27

S1 · E28 · 8 dec. 1979

Secret of the royal family grave Aflevering 28

S1 · E29 · 15 dec. 1979

The Yangtze bursts its dams Aflevering 29

S1 · E30 · 22 dec. 1979

Treasure of Zipangu Aflevering 30

S1 · E31 · 5 jan. 1980

Strike Zipangu Aflevering 31

S1 · E32 · 12 jan. 1980

The end of Akhmad Aflevering 32

S1 · E33 · 19 jan. 1980

New journey Aflevering 33

S1 · E34 · 26 jan. 1980

South sea storm Aflevering 34

S1 · E35 · 2 feb. 1980

Giant elephant's anger Aflevering 35

S1 · E36 · 9 feb. 1980

Treacherous straits of Malacca Aflevering 36

S1 · E37 · 16 feb. 1980

Secret of the rainforest Aflevering 37

S1 · E38 · 23 feb. 1980

Raja's bequest Aflevering 38

S1 · E39 · 8 mrt. 1980

Island of jewels and conspiracy Aflevering 39

S1 · E40 · 15 mrt. 1980

Shiva's miracle Aflevering 40

S1 · E41 · 22 mrt. 1980

Bonds of a father and son Aflevering 41

S1 · E42 · 29 mrt. 1980

The great journey Aflevering 42

S1 · E43 · 5 apr. 1980

Thoughts racing eastwards Aflevering 43