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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsMaking Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC)Episodes

    Clovis Spear Point

    5/5Neil MacGregor reveals how man-made objects reflect the story of human development

    Swimming Reindeer

    4/5Neil MacGregor investigates how humanity's development is reflected in the things it makes

    Olduvai Handaxe

    3/5Neil MacGregor continues his history of human society with the story of a handaxe

    Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool

    2/5Every object has a story; Neil MacGregor continues his material history of human society

    Mummy of Hornedjitef

    1/5Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made