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11/22/2024 03:27:07 am

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Western Contact With China Preceded Marco Polo, Says new Controversial Study

A new study suggests that China was in contact with the western world long before the opening of the Silk Road. The new findings are based on the study of DNA found at the site of terracotta warriors in Xi'an.

Netflix

Netflix Launches New Audio Description Service for the Visually Impaired

As the petition asking Netflix to make a show about a blind superhero accessible to blind users garner more and more supporters, the video streaming site launches an audio description service for the visually impaired.

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Netflix's Push For Global Expansion Will Bring Service To 200 Countries By 2016

Netflix announced on Tuesday a goal to be available in 200 countries by 2016, an ambitious goal considering its current availability in only 50 countries.

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'Marco Polo' on Netflix Is Its Version of 'Game of Thrones'

Netflix has their version of HBO's "Game of Thrones" and it is called "Marco Polo." This period drama series is airing on December 12, 2014. The setting is during the time of Kublai Khan, so viewers could expect a lot of Asian action going on here.

Hangzhou

Hangzhou Will Choose Modern-Day Marco Polo To Showcase The City Worldwide

One lucky foreigner will be declared a modern-day Marco by the city of Hangzhou and will receive a free 15-day trip and US $55,000

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