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A History of the World in 100 Objects

The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD)

Tughra of Suleiman the Magnificent

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Neil MacGregor's world history explores the great empires of the world around 1500 - the threshold of the modern era. Today he examines the signature of Suleyman the Magnificent. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD)

Ming banknote

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Neil MacGregor's world history as told through objects. Today - one of the world's earliest paper bank notes made in 14th Century Ming China. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD)

Inca gold llama

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Neil MacGregor looks at powerful empires across the world 600 years ago - today he is with the great Inca Empire that once dominated South America - and a gold llama. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD)

Jade dragon cup

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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Neil MacGregor's world history explores the great empires of the world around 600 years ago. Today he examines a jade cup that belonged to a leader of the great Timurid Empire. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD)

Durer's Rhinoceros

Duration: 14 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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This week Neil MacGregor is describing empires around the world 600 years ago. Today he tells the story of the fledgling empire of Portugal through Durer's famous image of a rhino. Show more