War
A History of the World in 100 Objects - objects related to war.
Moche warrior pot—The Silk Road And Beyond (400 - 700 AD)
Neil MacGregor with a warrior figure from a lost people of Peru.
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Sudanese slit drum—Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)
Neil MacGregor with a wooden drum from Sudan that Kitchener presented to Queen Victoria.
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Lachish Reliefs—Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
Neil MacGregor's world history continues with images of war made over 2500 years ago
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Throne of Weapons—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)
Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns.
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Australian Bark Shield—Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820)
Neil MacGregor with a bark shield brought from Australia by Captain Cook
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Hawaiian feather helmet—Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (AD 1680-1820)
Neil MacGregor with a feathered helmet given to Captain Cook by Pacific Islanders.
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Sphinx of Taharqo—Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
Neil MacGregor's history of the world told through objects; a sphinx with a pharaoh's head
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Head of Augustus—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10)
The 2000 year old bronze head of one of the world's most famous rulers - Caesar Augustus
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Standard of Ur—The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)
Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects. Today, battle scenes from Iraq.
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Hedwig glass beaker—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD)
Neil MacGregor with a glass vessel linked with a saintly miracle worker.
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Vale of York Hoard—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD)
Neil Macgregor with a great Viking hoard from the Vale of York.
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