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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsThe Silk Road And Beyond (400 - 700 AD)Episodes

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  1. Silk princess painting

    5/5Neil MacGregor continues his history of the world with a painting from the Silk Road.

  2. Korean roof tile

    4/5Neil MacGregor delves into the history of an artefact from Korea.

  3. Moche warrior pot

    3/5Neil MacGregor with a warrior figure from a lost people of Peru.

  4. Sutton Hoo helmet

    2/5Neil MacGregor with one of the most sensational finds from Anglo-Saxon Britain.

  5. Gold Coins of Abd al-Malik

    1/5Neil MacGregor with gold coins from Syria and the transformation of the Middle East.