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A History of the World in 100 Objects (BBC/The British Museum)

Holy Thorn Reliquary

Meeting The Gods (1200 - 1400 AD)

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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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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. 

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