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A History Of The World In 100 Objects A History Of The World In 100 Objects
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Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made. This week he examines the often troubled relationship between Europe and the rest of the world during the 18th century.

Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made.

This week he examines the often troubled relationship between Europe and the rest of the world during the 18th century.

The objects - from Ghana, Polynesia, Australia, China and North America - include:

- Akan drum
- Hawaiian feather helmet
- Australian bark shield
- Jade bi
- North American buckskin map

55 minutes

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Sat 9 Oct 2010 13:05GMT
蜜芽传媒 World Service Online

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  • Sat 9 Oct 2010 13:05GMT
    蜜芽传媒 World Service Online