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A History Of The World In 100 Objects

Series 1

Episode 4 - The Beginning of Science & Literature

Duration: 55 minutes

on BBC World Service Online

Four thousand years ago societies were becoming more sophisticated.

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

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