SERIES
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.
First Broadcast4 Oct 2010
Latest Broadcast9 Oct 2010
Episodes5
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History
Episodes
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EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with an African drum taken to America during the slave trade.
Oct 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with an aboriginal bark shield brought from Australia by Captain Cook.
Oct 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with a feathered helmet given to Captain Cook by Pacific Islanders.
Oct 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with an object from the 18th century Chinese Enlightenment - a jade ring.
Oct 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with a buckskin map from North America.
Oct 2010