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The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD)
This week Neil MacGregor is exploring the great empires of the world around 1500 - from the Inca in South America to the Ming in China and the Timurids in the Middle East.
First Broadcast13 Sept 2010
Latest Broadcast18 Sept 2010
Episodes5
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History
Episodes
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor discusses Durer's Rhinoceros.
Sept 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with a model of a llama - the animal behind the Inca Empire.
Sept 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with a jade cup that belonged a great leader of the Timurid Empire.
Sept 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with a 14th century bank note - from Ming Dynasty China.
Sept 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with the personal monogram of Suleyman the Magnificent.
Sept 2010