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A History of the World in 100 ObjectsStatus Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD)Episodes

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  1. Taino ritual seat

    5/5Neil MacGregor with a ritual seat from a Caribbean culture that has been destroyed.

  2. The David Vases

    4/5Neil MacGregor - and the transformation of ordinary clay into beautiful Chinese porcelain.

  3. Ife head

    3/5Neil MacGregor with a magnificent brass head from the African city of Ife.

  4. Hebrew astrolabe

    2/5Neil MacGregor with an extraordinary astronomical instrument.

  5. Lewis Chessmen

    1/5Neil Macgregor's history through objects - today the famous Lewis chessmen.