A History of the World in 100 Objects - The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
4,000 years ago societies were becoming more sophisticated. Among this week's objects are the earliest examples of literature and science
A History of the World in 100 Objects - The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC) - Flood Tablet
Neil MacGregor describes the discovery of a clay tablet that pre-dates the Bible but tells a very similar tale to the one of Noah and the flood.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC) - Minoan Bull Leaper
Man's fascination with the danger of animals has been apparent for thousands of years. Neil MacGregor's introduces a Minoan treasure and a particularly strenuous hobby from1700BC.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC) - Mold Gold Cape
The world of 1700 BC explored through surviving objects. Neil MacGregor describes a remarkable gold cape now at the British Museum but discovered by quarrying workmen in Wales.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC) - Rhind Mathematical Papyrus
In a week that explores man's new-found self expression through words and numbers, Neil MacGregor describes the British Museum's most famous mathematical papyrus.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC) - Statue of Ramesses II
Neil MacGregor explores the life and culture of ancient Egypt through the statue of Ramesses II that towers over British Museum visitors.
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