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Germany: Memories of a Nation

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Neil MacGregor explores 600 years of Germany's complex and often challenging history.

Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum, explores 600 years of Germany's complex and often challenging history using objects, art, landmarks and literature.

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Germany: Memories of a Nation: Iron Nation

Iron Nation

16/10/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Germany: Memories of a Nation, Iron Nation

Neil MacGregor focuses on 19th-century uses of iron, from jewellery to the Iron Cross.

Neil MacGregor charts the role of iron in 19th-century Prussia, an everyday metal used for patriotic jewellery and the Iron Cross, a military decoration to honour all ranks.

Neil MacGregor charts the role of iron in 19th century Prussia, an everyday metal whose uses included patriotic jewellery and the Iron Cross, a military decoration to honour all ranks.

Producer Paul Kobrak.

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