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The world of 1700 BC explored through surviving objects. Neil MacGregor describes a remarkable gold cape now at the British Museum but discovered by quarrying workmen in Wales. Show more
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Neil MacGregor describes the discovery of a clay tablet pre-dating the Bible that tells a similar tale to the one of Noah and the flood. The implications shook the Christian world. Show more
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In a week that explores man's new found self expression through words and numbers, Neil MacGregor describes the British Museum's most famous mathematical papyrus Show more
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Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a particularly strenuous hobby from 1700BC. Show more
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Neil MacGregor explores the life and culture of ancient Egypt through the statue of Ramesses II that towers over British Museum visitors. Antony Gormley reflects on the work as art Show more
