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A History of the World in 100 Objects

The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)

Solar-powered lamp and charger

Duration: 18 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

The final programme in Neil MacGregor's world history as told through things. For his last object he has selected a solar-powered lamp and charger that is already changing lives. Show more

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