The Lion Man

Neil MacGregor tells the story of a small ivory sculpture, carved 40,000 years ago. The Lion Man is the oldest known image of a being that does not exist in nature.

20 October 2017

2 minutes

This clip is from

Living with the Gods—The Beginnings of Belief

Living With The Gods—Living with the Gods
Neil MacGregor explores the role and expression of shared beliefs around the world.

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