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A History Of The World In 100 Objects

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A series by Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, exploring world history

A series by Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, exploring world history.

A History of the World is a partnership between the BBC and the British Museum that focuses on world history, involving collaborations between teams across the BBC, and schools, museums and audiences across the UK. 

The project focuses on the things we have made, from flint to mobile phone.

History Of The World In 100 Objects: A History Of The World In 100 Objects

A History Of The World In 100 Objects: Series 1: Episode 4 - The Beginning of Science & Literature 

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Episode 4 - The Beginning of Science & Literature 

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Episode 4 - The Beginning of Science & Literature

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This week Neil MacGregor looks at historic objects from literature and science.

Four thousand years ago societies were becoming more sophisticated. 

This week Neil MacGregor looks at objects from the earliest examples of literature and science.

The series is written and narrated by Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, and focuses on 100 objects from the British Museum’s collection. 

The programmes will travel through two million years from the earliest object in the collection to retell the history of humanity through the objects we have made. 

This week Neil MacGregor looks at objects from the earliest examples of literature and science.

The development of cities and states in different parts of the world had many important consequences. 

Two of these were the world’s earliest written literature and the development of scientific and mathematical knowledge. 

These states often fought each other, and rulers sought to demonstrate their success and power over their subjects through the creation of impressive monuments. 

Early societies did not exist in isolation, but were connected through extensive trade networks by road and also by sea. 

Although the majority of the world’s population lived in small villages, these people were also capable of creating sophisticated objects, monuments and cultures.

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