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Series 24 - 1. Chilterns American Women's Club hiking group

Ramblings Clare Balding joins a hiking group for ex-pat American and international spouses.

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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Mummy of Hornedjitef

On Neil's first visit to the British Museum he was intrigued by the Mummy of Hornedjitef.

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AHOW - Sutton Hoo helmet

Death

More programmes from A History of the World in 100 Objects related to death and ritual.

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

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Shakespeare's Restless World

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Neil MacGregor uncovers Shakespeare's world through twenty objects.

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    A History of the World in 100 Objects

    Welcome to A History of the World. Below you can find all 100 episodes in the series. Although the...

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