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The history of the world as told through objects; and evidence of the oldest organised sport on earth, a 3,500-year-old ball game from Central America. Show more
The history of the world as told through objects arrives in China 1500 years ago. Neil MacGregor and an ancient scroll painting and poem that rules on female behaviour. Show more
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 explained through objects arrives in North America 2,000 years ago with a ritual stone pipe. How was it used and why was smoking so important? Show more
The history of the world told through objects. Today, the Roman spice trade with India, as told through a silver pepper pot that was found as part of a buried hoard. Show more
Neil MacGregor's history of the world as told through objects and a silver cup that offers frank insight into the place of homosexuality in ancient Rome. Show more
