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Empire Builders (300 BC - 1 AD)
Neil MacGregor continues his global history told through objects. This week he is with the great rulers of the world around 2,000 years ago
First Broadcast17 May 2010
Latest Broadcast22 May 2010
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History
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor on a beautiful lacquer cup and the imperial ambitions of Han Dynasty China.
May 2010
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor tells the story of Alexander the Great through a small silver coin.
May 2010
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The 2,000-year-old bronze head of one of the world's most famous rulers: Caesar Augustus.
May 2010
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor on the life and legacy of the great Indian ruler Ashoka.
May 2010
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with one of the past's most recognisable objects; the Rosetta Stone.
May 2010