The dangers of medieval travel
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The Mind Broadening Effects of Medieval Travel
Discover how travel in the medieval period led to unexpected encounters and broadened the mind, with a particular focus on the experiences of a 15th century traveler who went on a business trip to Persia but ended up spending time in India, converting to Islam, and experiencing different cultures.
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