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A History of the World in 100 Objects

Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD)

Hedwig glass beaker

Duration: 14 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Neil MacGregor's world history as told through objects. Today's object is a glass beaker that some believed helped a Christian saint turn water into wine. Show more

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