A History of the World in 100 Objects

A History of the World in 100 Objects

108 episodes

Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, narrates 100 programmes that retell humanity's history through the objects we have made.


Podcasts

A History of the World: Object 101

Published: Dec. 25, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 51 seconds

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Object 101

Published: Dec. 25, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 51 seconds

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Introducing Homeschool History

Published: April 23, 2020, 1:40 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 15 seconds

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Introducing You're Dead To Me – Series 2

Published: March 9, 2020, 2:23 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 52 seconds

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Solar-powered lamp and charger

Published: Oct. 22, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 34 seconds

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Credit card

Published: Oct. 21, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 59 seconds

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Throne of Weapons

Published: Oct. 20, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 9 seconds

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Hockney's In the Dull Village

Published: Oct. 19, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 24 seconds

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Russian revolutionary plate

Published: Oct. 18, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 5 seconds

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Suffragette-defaced penny

Published: Oct. 15, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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Sudanese slit drum

Published: Oct. 14, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 47 seconds

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Hokusai's The Great Wave

Published: Oct. 13, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

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Early Victorian tea set

Published: Oct. 12, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 14 seconds

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Ship's chronometer from HMS Beagle

Published: Oct. 11, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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Jade bi

Published: Oct. 8, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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Australian Bark Shield

Published: Oct. 7, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 46 seconds

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North American Buckskin Map

Published: Oct. 6, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 53 seconds

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Hawaiian feather helmet

Published: Oct. 5, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 55 seconds

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Akan Drum

Published: Oct. 4, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 18 seconds

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Reformation Centenary Broadsheet

Published: Oct. 1, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 51 seconds

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Mexican Codex Map

Published: Sept. 30, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 18 seconds

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Shadow Puppet of Bima

Published: Sept. 29, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 3 seconds

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Miniature of a Mughal Prince

Published: Sept. 28, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 16 seconds

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The Shi'a religious parade standard

Published: Sept. 27, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes

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Shi'a Religious Parade Standard

Published: Sept. 27, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes

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Pieces of eight

Published: Sept. 24, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 54 seconds

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Kakiemon elephants

Published: Sept. 23, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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Double-headed serpent

Published: Sept. 22, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 44 seconds

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Benin plaque - the Oba with Europeans

Published: Sept. 21, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 57 seconds

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The mechanical galleon

Published: Sept. 20, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 54 seconds

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Durer's Rhinoceros

Published: Sept. 17, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 4 seconds

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Jade dragon cup

Published: Sept. 16, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes

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Inca gold llama

Published: Sept. 15, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 1 second

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Ming banknote

Published: Sept. 14, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes

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Tughra of Suleiman the Magnificent

Published: Sept. 13, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 51 seconds

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Hoa Hakananai'a Easter Island statue

Published: July 9, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 8 seconds

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Statue of Huastec goddess

Published: July 8, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 55 seconds

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Shiva and Parvati sculpture

Published: July 7, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 59 seconds

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Icon of the Triumph of Orthodoxy

Published: July 6, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 7 seconds

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Holy Thorn Reliquary

Published: July 5, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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Taino ritual seat

Published: July 2, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 9 seconds

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The David Vases

Published: July 1, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 24 seconds

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Ife head

Published: June 30, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 7 seconds

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Hebrew astrolabe

Published: June 29, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 18 seconds

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Lewis Chessmen

Published: June 28, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 25 seconds

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Kilwa pot sherds

Published: June 25, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 1 second

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Borobudur Buddha head

Published: June 24, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 12 seconds

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Japanese bronze mirror

Published: June 23, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 3 seconds

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Hedwig glass beaker

Published: June 22, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 9 seconds

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Vale of York Hoard

Published: June 21, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 7 seconds

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Chinese Tang tomb figures

Published: June 18, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 20 seconds

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Statue of Tara

Published: June 17, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 3 seconds

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Lothair Crystal

Published: June 16, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 52 seconds

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Harem wall painting fragments

Published: June 15, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 8 seconds

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Maya relief of royal blood-letting

Published: June 14, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 8 seconds

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Silk princess painting

Published: June 11, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 13 seconds

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Korean roof tile

Published: June 10, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 9 seconds

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Moche warrior pot

Published: June 9, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 22 seconds

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Sutton Hoo helmet

Published: June 8, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 3 seconds

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Gold Coins of Abd al-Malik

Published: June 7, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 8 seconds

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Arabian bronze hand

Published: June 4, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 23 seconds

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Hinton St Mary Mosaic

Published: June 3, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 58 seconds

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Silver plate showing Shapur II

Published: June 2, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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Gold coin of Kumaragupta I

Published: June 1, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 19 seconds

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Seated Buddha from Gandhara

Published: May 31, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

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Hoxne pepper pot

Published: May 28, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 12 seconds

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Admonitions Scroll

Published: May 27, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 20 seconds

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Ceremonial ballgame belt

Published: May 26, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 11 seconds

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North American otter pipe

Published: May 25, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 10 seconds

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Warren Cup

Published: May 24, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 5 seconds

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Head of Augustus

Published: May 21, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 3 seconds

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Chinese Han lacquer cup

Published: May 20, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 7 seconds

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Rosetta Stone

Published: May 19, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 5 seconds

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Pillar of Ashoka

Published: May 18, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 11 seconds

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Head of Alexander

Published: May 17, 2010, 9 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 52 seconds

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Chinese Bronze Bell

Published: Feb. 26, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 5 seconds

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Olmec Stone Mask

Published: Feb. 25, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

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Basse Yutz Flagons

Published: Feb. 24, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 11 seconds

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Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur and Lapith

Published: Feb. 23, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 11 seconds

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Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith

Published: Feb. 23, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 11 seconds

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Oxus Chariot Model

Published: Feb. 22, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 9 seconds

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Gold Coin of Croesus

Published: Feb. 19, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 50 seconds

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Paracas Textile

Published: Feb. 18, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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Paracas Textile Fragment

Published: Feb. 18, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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Chinese Zhou Ritual Vessel

Published: Feb. 17, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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Sphinx of Taharqo

Published: Feb. 16, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 40 seconds

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Lachish Reliefs

Published: Feb. 15, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

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Statue of Ramesses II

Published: Feb. 12, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

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Statue of Ramesses

Published: Feb. 12, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

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Mold Gold Cape

Published: Feb. 11, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 16 seconds

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Minoan Bull Leaper

Published: Feb. 10, 2010, 10:05 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 8 seconds

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Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

Published: Feb. 9, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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Flood tablet

Published: Feb. 8, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 57 seconds

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Early Writing Tablet

Published: Feb. 5, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 54 seconds

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Jade Axe

Published: Feb. 4, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes

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Indus Seal

Published: Feb. 3, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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Standard of Ur

Published: Feb. 2, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 21 seconds

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King Den's Sandal Label

Published: Feb. 1, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 47 seconds

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Jomon Pot

Published: Jan. 29, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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Maya Maize God Statue

Published: Jan. 28, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 54 seconds

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Egyptian Clay Model of Cattle

Published: Jan. 27, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 54 seconds

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Ain Sakri Lovers Figuerine

Published: Jan. 26, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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Ain Sakri Lovers Figurine

Published: Jan. 26, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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Bird-shaped Pestle

Published: Jan. 25, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 53 seconds

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Clovis Spear Point

Published: Jan. 22, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 43 seconds

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Swimming Reindeer

Published: Jan. 21, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 46 seconds

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Olduvai Handaxe

Published: Jan. 20, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 58 seconds

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Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool

Published: Jan. 19, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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Mummy of Hornedjitef

Published: Jan. 18, 2010, 10 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 48 seconds

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