A History of the World in 100 Objects - The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)
Neil MacGregor concludes the series with five objects from the C20th and C21st whose stories explore different aspects of our world from plastics to propaganda, sexual revolutions to war.
A History of the World in 100 Objects - The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) - Credit card
Neil MacGregor is looking at the forces shaping our modern world. Today he tells the story of the credit card for Muslims, one that is compliant with Sharia law.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) - Hockney's In the Dull Village
Neil MacGregor's world history as told through objects. Today, a David Hockney print from the height of the sexual revolution.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) - Russian revolutionary plate
Neil MacGregor is exploring the political landscape of the 20th century. Today he is with a plate decorated during the Russian revolution.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) - Solar-powered lamp and charger
The final programme in Neil MacGregor's world history as told through things. For his last object he has selected a solar-powered lamp and charger that is already changing lives.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) - Throne of Weapons
Neil MacGregor is exploring the forces that helped create the modern world. Today he is with guns in Africa and a remarkable throne made out of decommissioned weapons.
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