A global history of the world told through objects at the British Museum. This week Neil MacGregor is exploring power around the world over 2000 years ago. Today he is in India. Show more
The history of the world as told through objects at the British Museum. Today, the imperial ambitions of Han Dynasty China as described through a beautiful lacquer cup Show more
Another chance to hear Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects from the British Museum. This week he is with the great rulers of the world over 2000 years ago. Show more
The story behind one of the most familiar objects at the British Museum - the Rosetta Stone. Neil MacGregor describes a power struggle in ancient Egypt Show more
The history of the world as charted through objects at the British Museum. Today the story of the great ruler Caesar Augustus - told through a 2000 year old bronze head Show more