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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsThe First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)Episodes

    Early Writing Tablet

    5/5Neil MacGregor explores early writing through a 5,000-year-old tablet about beer!

    Jade Axe

    4/5Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects - a 6,000-year-old axe found in Kent.

    Indus Seal

    3/5Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects - stone seals from the Indus Valley.

    Standard of Ur

    2/5Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects. Today, battle scenes from Iraq.

    King Den's Sandal Label

    1/5Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects. Today, a great Pharaoh's sandal label