SERIES
The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
4,000 years ago societies were becoming more sophisticated. Among this week's objects are the earliest examples of literature and science
First Broadcast8 Feb 2010
Latest Broadcast13 Feb 2010
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History
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor gives an account of a great flood much older than the one told in the Bible
Feb 2010
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a dangerous hobby from 1700 BC.
Feb 2010
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor tells the story of a gold cape found in Wales and made over 3500 years ago.
Feb 2010
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor describes man's early calculations on an Egyptian papyrus fragment.
Feb 2010
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The world of Egypt as ruled by Ramesses II and told through one of his giant statues.
Feb 2010