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Mother and Child

Neil MacGregor focuses on the protection of the newly-born and their mothers, including St Margaret, patron saint of childbirth, and the role of protective omamori in Japan.

Neil MacGregor continues his series on the expression of shared beliefs in communities around the world and across time.

He focuses on how societies and communities seek to protect the newly-born and their mothers, including the role of St Margaret of Antioch, patron saint of childbirth, and the use of protective omamori in Japan.

Producer Paul Kobrak

Produced in partnership with the British Museum
Photograph (c) The Trustees of the British Museum.

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14 minutes

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Sun 22 May 202211:45
BBC Radio 4

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  • Tue 31 Oct 201709:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Tue 31 Oct 201719:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 20 May 202214:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 22 May 202211:45
    BBC Radio 4

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    Neil MacGregor explores the role and expression of shared beliefs around the world.