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A History of the World in 100 Objects

Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, narrates 100 programmes that retell humanity's history through the objects we have made

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by year (105)

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    The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) Solar-powered lamp and charger

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    Available since Fri, 22 Oct 2010.

    5/5. Neil MacGregor's last object in his world history - a solar-powered lamp and charger.

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    1. The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) Credit card

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      Available since Thu, 21 Oct 2010.

      4/5. Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.

    2. The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) Throne of Weapons

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      Available since Wed, 20 Oct 2010.

      3/5. Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns.

    3. The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) Hockney's In the Dull Village

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      Available since Tue, 19 Oct 2010.

      2/5. Neil MacGregor considers the state of human rights - with a David Hockney print.

    4. The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD) Russian revolutionary plate

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      Available since Mon, 18 Oct 2010.

      1/5. Neil MacGregor nears the end of his world history - with a Russian revolutionary plate.

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