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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.

A History Of The World In 100 Objects: A History Of The World In 100 Objects: Episode 2: The first global economy

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Episode 2: The first global economy

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Neil MacGregor traces the impact of travel, trade and conquest from 1450 to 1600.

A look at the long process that led to the world becoming truly globalised, as Europe begins to build its maritime trade empires in 16th Century AD.

A look at the long process that led to the world becoming truly globalised, as Europe begins to build its maritime trade empires in 16th Century.

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