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

Head of Augustus

Empire Builders (300 BC - 1 AD)

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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.

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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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