A History of the World in 100 Objects - Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD)
Neil MacGregor goes back to the 18th century to look at the Age of the European Enlightenment, through five objects from different cultures around the world.
A History of the World in 100 Objects - Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD) - Akan drum
Neil MacGregor is exploring the often troubled relationship between Europeans and the rest of the world during the 18th century. Today he is with an African drum taken to America.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD) - Australian bark shield
Neil MacGregor is looking at Europe's engagement with the rest of the world during the 18th century. Today an aboriginal bark shield brought from Australia by Captain Cook.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD) - Hawaiian feather helmet
Neil MacGregor's world history is examining the relationship between Europe and the rest of the world in the 18th century. Today he is with a feathered helmet from Hawaii.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD) - Jade bi
Neil MacGregor is looking at the world of discovery in the 18th century. Today he tells the story of the Chinese Enlightenment through a jade ring.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD) - North American buckskin map
Neil MacGregor's history of the world is exploring European engagement with the rest of the world in the 18th century. Today he is with a buckskin map from North America.
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