Gabriella Bonino
Known as the “Contemporary female Marco Polo”, she has traveled far and wide in China and writes about the country emphatically, even retracing Marco Polo's footsteps on the Silk Road.
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Oct 6, 2023 • 28min
Round Table presents 'Connected,' ep5: Gabriella Bonino
Gabriella Bonino, a contemporary female Marco Polo, retraces the Silk Road and visits Wenzhou's Shurman Asian port excavation. She uncovers shipwrecks, shares insights on Chinese life, and discusses the historical significance of Wenzhou as a maritime trade port. The podcast also explores the treacherous Ojang River, cultural influences in Celadon, and the art of Colorstone sculpture.
Aug 19, 2023 • 29min
Gabriella Bonino: "Contemporary female Marco Polo"
Gabriella Bonino, known as the “Contemporary female Marco Polo”, shares her extensive travels in China, retracing Marco Polo's journey on the Silk Road. Topics discussed include excavating ancient shipwrecks in Wenzhou-Shawman, the history of Buddhist pagodas and maritime trade, the life of artist Ku Shulan, and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage in China.
