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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsThe Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD)Episodes

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  1. Arabian bronze hand

    5/5A mysterious bronze hand tells the story of religious belief in Arabia before Islam.

  2. Hinton St Mary Mosaic

    4/5Neil MacGregor encounters one of the earliest images of Christ.

  3. Silver plate showing Shapur II

    3/5Neil MacGregor, with a dramatic image of power and faith from ancient Iran.

  4. Gold coin of Kumaragupta I

    2/5Neil MacGregor with gold coins from North India.

  5. Seated Buddha from Gandhara

    1/5Neil MacGregor with one of world religion's most iconic images - the Buddha.