A History of the World in 100 Objects - Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)
Throughout this week Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores the ways in which people sought pleasure around the world 2,000 years ago: from pipe smoking to sex
A History of the World in 100 Objects - Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD) - Admonitions Scroll
Neil MacGregor examines an ancient Chinese scroll painting and poem that rules on how women should behave.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD) - Ceremonial Ballgame Belt
Neil MacGregor examines a large stone belt, a heavyweight ceremonial version of the leather and fibre padding that was used in an ancient ball game in Central America.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD) - Hoxne Pepper Pot
Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot found as part of a buried hoard to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD) - North American Otter Pipe
Neil MacGregor on a 2,000-year-old stone pipe from North America. How was it used and why was smoking so important?
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD) - Warren Cup
Neil MacGregor tells the story of a silver cup that offers frank insight into the place of homosexuality in ancient Rome.
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