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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsAncient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)Episodes

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  1. Hoxne pepper pot

    5/5Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.

  2. Admonitions Scroll

    4/5Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.

  3. Ceremonial ballgame belt

    3/5Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth.

  4. North American otter pipe

    2/5Neil MacGregor and a 2,000-year-old stone pipe from North America.

  5. Warren Cup

    1/5Neil MacGregor and a Roman silver cup with the power to shock.