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A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus

A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus: Episode 10: The Silk Road and Beyond (AD 400 - 800)

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The Silk Road and Beyond (AD 400 - 800)

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Episode 10: The Silk Road and Beyond (AD 400 - 800)

BBC Radio 4 - A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus, The Silk Road and Beyond (AD 400 - 800)

Neil MacGregor explores the world along and beyond the Silk Road 1300 years ago.

Neil MacGregor presents an omnibus edition of five more items in his history of humanity, exploring the world along and beyond the Silk Road in the 7th century AD.

Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum in London, continues his global history as told through objects from the Museum's collection. 
In this episode he is exploring the world along and beyond the Silk Road in the 7th century AD at a time when the teachings of the prophet Muhammad were transforming the Middle East. He begins by discovering how the Syrian capital Damascus was rapidly becoming the centre of a new Islamic empire. His journey then takes him onwards to Korea, Peru and Sutton Hoo in Great Britain.

Producers: Paul Kobrak and Anthony Denselow.

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The British Museum's Neil MacGregor tells A History of the World in 100 Objects.

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