SERIES
The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)
Neil MacGregor concludes the series with five objects from the C20th and C21st whose stories explore different aspects of our world from plastics to propaganda, sexual revolutions to war.
First Broadcast18 Oct 2010
Latest Broadcast23 Oct 2010
Episodes5
Categories
History
Episodes
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EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.
Oct 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor considers the state of human rights - with a David Hockney print.
Oct 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor nears the end of his world history - with a Russian revolutionary plate.
Oct 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor's last object in his world history - a solar-powered lamp and charger.
Oct 2010
EPISODE
A History of the World in 100 Objects
Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns.
Oct 2010