Marco Polo and the Global Silk Roads
by Lilya Pavlovic-Dear

The Library of Congress’ African and Middle Eastern Division, Asian Division, and European Division, in partnership with the Embassy of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Washington DC, present a talk and video presentation, Marco Polo and the Global Silk Roads, by artist and book author Lilya Pavlovic-Dear. 

A collections display will follow at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. to showcase unique books and maps from the African and Middle Eastern Division, the Asian Division, the European Division, the Geography and Map Division, and the Rare Book & Special Collections Division.