SERIES
The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD)
Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores when and how many of the great religious images we are familiar with today came into existence
First Broadcast31 May 2010
Latest Broadcast5 Jun 2010
Episodes5
Categories
History
Episodes
5 items available
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
A mysterious bronze hand helps tell the story of religious belief in Arabia before Islam.
Jun 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor examines the rise of religious imagery in India under the Guptas.
Jun 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor encounters one of the earliest images of Christ.
Jun 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor tells the story of one of the world's best known figures, the Buddha.
May 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor examines a dramatic image of power and faith from ancient Iran.
Jun 2010