April 2012
Pieces of Eight
Monday, April 30, 2012
Neil MacGregor uses objects from around the world to chart Europe's expanding maritime trade and empires that created the first global economy between 1450 and 1600.
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Kakiemon Elephants
Friday, April 27, 2012
Neil MacGregor uses objects from around the world to chart Europe's expanding maritime trade and empires that created the first global economy between 1450 and 1600.
Read more about the Kakiemon Elephants.
Double-headed Serpent
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Neil MacGregor uses objects from around the world to chart Europe's expanding maritime trade and empires that created the first global economy between 1450 and 1600.
Read more about the Double-headed Serpent.
Benin Plaque: The Oba with Europeans
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Neil MacGregor uses objects from around the world to chart Europe's expanding maritime trade and empires that created the first global economy between 1450 and 1600.
Read more about the Benin Plaque: The Oba with Europeans.
The Mechanical Galleon
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Neil MacGregor uses objects from around the world to chart Europe's expanding maritime trade and empires that created the first global economy between 1450 and 1600.
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Durer's 'Rhinoceros'
Monday, April 23, 2012
This week Neil MacGregor is exploring the great empires of the world around 1500 - from the Inca in South America to the Ming in China and the Timurids in the Middle East.
Read more about the Durer's 'Rhinoceros.'
Jade Dragon Cup
Friday, April 20, 2012
This week Neil MacGregor is exploring the great empires of the world around 1500 - from the Inca in South America to the Ming in China and the Timurids in the Middle East.
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Inca Gold Llama
Thursday, April 19, 2012
This week Neil MacGregor is exploring the great empires of the world around 1500 - from the Inca in South America to the Ming in China and the Timurids in the Middle East.
Read more about the Inca Gold Llama.
Ming Banknote
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
This week Neil MacGregor is exploring the great empires of the world around 1500 - from the Inca in South America to the Ming in China and the Timurids in the Middle East.
Read more about the Ming Banknote.
Tughra of Suleiman the Magnificent
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
This week Neil MacGregor is exploring the great empires of the world around 1500 - from the Inca in South America to the Ming in China and the Timurids in the Middle East.
Read more about the Tughra of Suleiman the Magnificent.
Hoa Hakananai'a Easter Island Statue
Monday, April 16, 2012
From Mexico to Easter Island, the followers of many world religions used objects to become closer to their gods. Neil MacGregor finds five such devotional items.
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Sculpture of Huastec Goddess
Friday, April 13, 2012
From Mexico to Easter Island, the followers of many world religions used objects to become closer to their gods. Neil MacGregor finds five such devotional items.
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Shiva and Parvati Sculpture
Thursday, April 12, 2012
From Mexico to Easter Island, the followers of many world religions used objects to become closer to their gods. Neil MacGregor finds five such devotional items.
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Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
From Mexico to Easter Island, the followers of many world religions used objects to become closer to their gods. Neil MacGregor finds five such devotional items.
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Holy Thorn Reliquary
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
From Mexico to Easter Island, the followers of many world religions used objects to become closer to their gods. Neil MacGregor finds five such devotional items.
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Taino Ritual Seat
Monday, April 09, 2012
Neil MacGregor explores this period of learning and scientific achievement through magnificent objects which were used by the wealthy to reflect their status.
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The David Vases
Friday, April 06, 2012
Neil MacGregor explores this period of learning and scientific achievement through magnificent objects which were used by the wealthy to reflect their status.
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Ife Head
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Neil MacGregor explores this period of learning and scientific achievement through magnificent objects which were used by the wealthy to reflect their status.
Read more about the Ife Head.
Hebrew Astrolabe
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Neil MacGregor explores this period of learning and scientific achievement through magnificent objects which were used by the wealthy to reflect their status.
Read more about the Hebrew Astrolabe.
Lewis Chessmen
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Neil MacGregor explores this period of learning and scientific achievement through magnificent objects which were used by the wealthy to reflect their status.
Read more about the Lewis Chessmen.
See them in person—the Lewis Chessmen are on view at the Cloisters through April 22!
Kilwa Pot Sherds
Monday, April 02, 2012
Neil MacGregor uses five objects from the British Museum's collection that show how, even 1,000 years ago, trade, war and religion moved objects freely around the globe.
Read more about the Kilwa Pot Sherds.