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

Lachish Reliefs

Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012

From the very first coinage to burial shrouds, Neil MacGregor decodes five objects to reveal the ambition of new regimes across the world.

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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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