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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsThe World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)Episodes

    Chinese Bronze Bell

    5/5Neil Macgregor tells the story of a Chinese bronze bell from the age of Confucius

    Olmec Stone Mask

    4/5Neil MacGregor's history of the world tells of a forgotten people of ancient Mexico.

    Basse Yutz Flagons

    3/5Neil MacGregor continues his material history of humanity, with the early Celts.

    Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith

    2/5Neil MacGregor with some of the world's most disputed objects - the Parthenon sculptures

    Oxus Chariot Model

    1/5Neil MacGregor tells the story of a tiny gold chariot from ancient Persia.