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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsOld World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)Episodes

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  1. Gold Coin of Croesus

    5/5Neil MacGregor's retelling of history through objects - gold coins of Croesus

  2. Paracas Textile Fragment

    4/5Neil MacGregor's world history through objects. Today: ancient textiles from Peru

  3. Chinese Zhou Ritual Vessel

    3/5Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in China 3000 years ago

  4. Sphinx of Taharqo

    2/5Neil MacGregor's history of the world told through objects; a sphinx with a pharaoh's head

  5. Lachish Reliefs

    1/5Neil MacGregor's world history continues with images of war made over 2500 years ago