The objects discussed can easily be found by Googling, but I agree it would really help to have photos or links here on the WNYC site. I think it's a great idea for a series, and I love the injection of a bit of ancient history into a show that's daily and mostly about current culture.

The object that are similar are . NYC
1 . Cridit card
2. Mech gallen
3. Waren Cup
4. Ball game belt
5. Rosetta stone

The most interesting thing about this series is that it's led me to find other things to listen to whenever it starts. Thank goodness for internet radio.
I was enthused about this series and tried to like it, but it is a snoozefest. Why, WNYC, why?
How many more Objects to go?

B-O-R-I-N-G.
Not a word I use often, but this series is insufferable. Are we committed to all 100 objects?
I used to listen to WNYC all day. Then I started tuning in to other stations to avoid Tell Me More and SoundCheck. Now I tune out when this nonsense starts.
I barely listen on the weekends anymore, because of the repetition of shows, and I hate being forced to choose between Car Talk on AM or Car Talk on FM, or Prairie Home Companion on AM or on FM. Why have two stations?
UGH

I heard many of these episodes in podcast format before. I find the presentation clear and concise and a great encouragement to look at the things I handle everyday, such as the computer keboard i am typing on as good pointers to where i am in the historical process.
I heard a piece yesterday on the idea of selecting objects to reflect the city of New York and for that I nominate The Pushcart. I am old enough to recall one of the last vendors who walked his cart, which outweighed him many times over shouting "Bananas!". New York: the city of hard work, commerce and the occasional shout in the street.

It has come to the point where I have to turn the volume down or change the station when this segment comes on. I just cannot tolerate the sound of the narrators voice anymore, it is unbearable.

It's a great series. And I agree that it's a pity that we cannot see the item that is being described. That would help enormously.

Am I alone in thinking that beyond the preening erudition and emphasis in Mr MacGregor's voice, what the man actually saysin his series is complete waffle.

I caught today's episode and came here to get a look for myself at the object being described (the 11000 year old loving couple). I am disappointed that you only have photos of 10 of the 100 objects... After all, radio is great, but limited in the visual department. I hope you will post photos of more of the objects (ideally with multiple views) -- given the sculptor's description of the piece, I would have liked to see it in rotation.

Really have to object to a progressive organization like WNYC cooperating with the British Museum which has looted cultures around the world. How many of these objects are stolen? What a disgrace.

New series sounds great. Can't wait.

In the promo for this exhibit, Mr. MacGregor says the credit card is "a promise in plastic." But isn't a dollar (or other currency) bill equally a promise in paper? Or a check, for that matter?

Can't wait for this to start!