This week Neil MacGregor describes the movement of great powers around the globe some 3000 years ago. Today, how Egypt was conquered by Sudan and the black sphinx that proves it Show more
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Neil MacGregor's history of humanity told through objects. Today, textiles from Peru that have remarkably survived for over 2000 years Show more
Neil MacGregor continues his world history told through objects at the British Museum with the world's first proper coins that made King Croesus so rich Show more
Neil MacGregor entounteres the huge stone carvings that describe an epic seige in Judah in 701BC. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
Chinese Zhou Ritual Vessel
14 minutes
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The history of the world through objects at the British Museum. Today, 3000 year old Chinese ritual and a bronze burial object Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Threshold of the Modern World (AD 1375-1550)
Neil MacGregor returns with an omnibus edition of his global history told through objects. This week: the great empires that dominated the world around the 15th century Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820)
Jade Bi
Neil MacGregor is looking at the world of discovery in the 18th century. Today, he tells the story of a Chinese Emperor's exploration of the past through a jade disc. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820)
Hawaiian feather helmet
Neil MacGregor's world history is examining the relationship between Europe and the rest of the world in the 18th century. Today he is with a feathered helmet from Hawaii. Show more
Greg Jenner introduces the new series of his BBC history podcast, You're Dead To Me.
Join Greg Jenner for his new series of fun history lessons for all the family. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820)
Akan Drum
14 minutes
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Neil MacGregor explores the often troubled relationship between Europeans and the rest of the world during the 18th century. Today, he is with an African drum taken to America. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith
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Neil MacGregor's history of humanity through objects at the British Museum arrives at the Parthenon in Greece and the story of the great sculpture Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Chinese Bronze Bell
14 minutes
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Neil MacGregor's history of the world through objects at the British Museum summons up the sound of China 2,500 years ago, with a bronze bell from the age of Confucius Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The 100th Object
5 minutes
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As Neil MacGregor's world history comes to an end, Evan Davis visits the British Museum to discover what objects were contenders for the last, 100th, episode. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The 100th Object
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
As Neil MacGregor's world history comes to an end, Evan Davis visits the British Museum to discover what objects were contenders for the last, 100th, episode. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The 100th Object
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
As Neil MacGregor's world history comes to an end Evan Davis visits the British Museum to discover which objects were contenders for the last, 100th, episode. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The 100th Object
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
As Neil MacGregor's world history comes to an end, Evan Davis visits the British Museum to discover what objects were contenders for the last, 100th, episode. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
The 100th Object
5 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
As Neil MacGregor's world history comes to an end, Evan Davis visits the British Museum to discover what objects were contenders for the last, 100th, episode. Show more
In a week that explores the tangle of trade routes that crisscrossed the globe 1000 years ago, Neil MacGregor sifts through broken pot fragments from an African beach. Show more
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD)
Vale of York Hoard
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The history of the world as told through objects. This week Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum, is with a great Viking silver hoard discovered in North Yorkshire