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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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  • Rosetta Stone

    Thursday, February 23, 2012

    Neil MacGregor continues his global history told through objects. This week he is with the great rulers of the world around 2,000 years ago.

    Read more about the Rosetta Stone.

  • Chinese Han Lacquer Cup

    Friday, February 24, 2012

    Neil MacGregor continues his global history told through objects. This week he is with the great rulers of the world around 2,000 years ago.

    Read more about the Chinese Han Lacquer Cup.

  • Head of Augustus

    Monday, February 27, 2012

    Neil MacGregor continues his global history told through objects. This week he is with the great rulers of the world around 2,000 years ago.

    Read more about the Head of Augustus.

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Coin with Head of Alexander

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Neil MacGregor continues his global history told through objects. This week he is with the great rulers of the world around 2,000 years ago.

Read more about the Coin with Head of Alexander.

Chinese Bronze Bell

Monday, February 20, 2012

2,500 years ago thinkers such as Confucius and Plato were exploring how people should live, but can objects like the Parthenon sculptures or a golden chariot tell us more?

Read more about the Chinese Bronze Bell.

Olmec Stone Mask

Friday, February 17, 2012

2,500 years ago thinkers such as Confucius and Plato were exploring how people should live, but can objects like the Parthenon sculptures or a golden chariot tell us more?

Read more about the Olmec Stone Mask.

Basse Yutz Flagons

Thursday, February 16, 2012

2,500 years ago thinkers such as Confucius and Plato were exploring how people should live, but can objects like the Parthenon sculptures or a golden chariot tell us more?

Read more about the Basse Yutz Flagons.

Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur and Lapith

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

2,500 years ago thinkers such as Confucius and Plato were exploring how people should live, but can objects like the Parthenon sculptures or a golden chariot tell us more?

Read more about the Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur and Lapith.

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About A History of the World in 100 Objects

A History of the World in 100 Objects uses the British Museum’s collection to tell an epic history of humanity spanning over two million years. This 100-part series is narrated by Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, and was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4. You’ll find the objects from the British Museum, programmes and downloads on the A History of the World site.

Find detail and facts about the objects and view them in detail using deep zoom technology, here.

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