SERIES
Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
From the very first coinage to burial shrouds, Neil MacGregor decodes five objects to reveal the ambition of new regimes across the world.
First Broadcast15 Feb 2010
Latest Broadcast20 Feb 2010
Episodes5
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History
Episodes
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
A 3,000-year-old Chinese ritual and a bronze burial object.
Feb 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor discusses the world's first proper coins that made King Croesus so rich.
Feb 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor's world history continues with images of war made over 2,500 years ago.
Feb 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor considers ancient textiles from Peru.
Feb 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
How Egypt was conquered by Sudan and how a black sphinx proves it.
Feb 2010