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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsPilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD)Episodes

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  1. Kilwa pot sherds

    5/5Neil MacGregor - unlocking secrets with broken pots from East Africa.

  2. Borobudur Buddha head

    4/5Neil MacGregor with a head of the Buddha from Borobudur.

  3. Japanese bronze mirror

    3/5Neil MacGregor with a bronze mirror from a sacred pond in Japan.

  4. Hedwig glass beaker

    2/5Neil MacGregor with a glass vessel linked with a saintly miracle worker.

  5. Vale of York Hoard

    1/5Neil Macgregor with a great Viking hoard from the Vale of York.