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A History of the World in 100 Objects

The First Global Economy (1450 - 1600 AD)

The mechanical galleon

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 impact of the great age of European discovery between 1450 and 1600. Today he is with a magnificent clockwork galleon. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The First Global Economy (1450 - 1600 AD)

Benin plaque - the Oba with Europeans

Duration: 14 minutes

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

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Neil MacGregor's is describing the impact of the European age of discovery between 1450 and 1600. Today he is with some of Africa's most famous artworks, the Benin Plaques. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The First Global Economy (1450 - 1600 AD)

Double-headed serpent

Duration: 14 minutes

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

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Neil MacGregor is this week focusing on European encounters around the world between 1450 and 1600. Today he is one of the great objects of the Aztecs - a turquoise serpent. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The First Global Economy (1450 - 1600 AD)

Kakiemon elephants

Duration: 14 minutes

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

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Neil MacGregor's history through objects is exploring the world between 1450 and 1600. Today he tells the story of a pair of white elephants - fine porcelain from Japan. Show more

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The First Global Economy (1450 - 1600 AD)

Pieces of eight

Duration: 14 minutes

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

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Neil MacGregor is this week focusing on European encounters around the world between 1450 and 1600. Today he is with the with the first truly global money - silver pieces of eight. Show more