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A History of the World in 100 Objects
BBC Radio 4
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Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, narrates 100 programmes that retell humanity's history through the objects we have made.
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JUL 13, 2026
From The World to America: Neil MacGregor meets Roman Mars
Roman Mars & Neil MacGregor on the new US spinoff: A History of the U.S. in 100 Objects.
35 MIN
DEC 25, 2020
Object 101
Neil MacGregor updates his famous radio series with an object chosen to represent 2020.
37 MIN
OCT 22, 2010
Solar-powered lamp and charger
Neil MacGregor's last object in his world history - a solar-powered lamp and charger.
13 MIN
OCT 21, 2010
Credit card
Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.
13 MIN
OCT 20, 2010
Throne of Weapons
Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns.
14 MIN
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