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A History of the World in 100 Objects - objects relating to sport and entertainment.
Admonitions Scroll—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)
Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
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North American otter pipe—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)
Neil MacGregor and a 2,000-year-old stone pipe from North America.
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Warren Cup—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)
Neil MacGregor and a Roman silver cup with the power to shock.
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Chinese Bronze Bell—The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Neil Macgregor tells the story of a Chinese bronze bell from the age of Confucius
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Minoan Bull Leaper—The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a dangerous hobby from 1700 BC
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