A History of the World in 100 Objects - Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD)
Neil MacGregor explores this period of learning and scientific achievement through magnificent objects which were used by the wealthy to reflect their status
A History of the World in 100 Objects - Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD) - Hebrew Astrolabe
Neil MacGregor examines an astronomical instrument that could perform multiple tasks in the medieval age, from working out the time to preparing horoscopes.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD) - Ife Head
Neil MacGregor examines a sculpture, widely considered as one of the greatest achievements of world art, from Ife, a city now in south-western Nigeria.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD) - Lewis Chessmen
Neil MacGregor examines a board game, found in the Outer Hebrides but made in Norway, which takes us to the world of Northern Europe at a time when Norway ruled parts of Scotland.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD) - Taino Ritual Seat
Museum Neil MacGregor tells the story of a beautifully carved ritual seat, an object which has survived the destruction of the Caribbean culture that produced it.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD) - The David Vases
Neil MacGregor examines a pair of porcelain vases from Yuan dynasty China, describes the history of porcelain and the use of these vases in a temple setting.
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