<div><p>May 7, 1253. Flemish friar William of Rubruck sets off on a two-year expedition with hopes of converting the Mongol Empire to Christianity.</p></div><ul><li> <strong>Support the show!</strong> Join <a href="https://intohistory.com/">Into History</a> for ad-free listening and more.</li></ul><div> <p><br>History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.</p><p>Go to <a href="http://historydaily.com/">HistoryDaily.com</a> for more history, daily.</p></div>