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  4. The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
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A History of the World in 100 Objects: The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC) episodes available now on BBC iPlayer

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  1. Statue of Ramesses II

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    Available since Fri, 12 Feb 2010.

    5/5. The world of Egypt as ruled by Ramesses II and told through one of his giant statues.

  2. Mold Gold Cape

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    Available since Fri, 14 Jan 2011.

    4/5. Neil MacGregor tells the story of a gold cape found in Wales and made over 3500 years ago.

  3. Minoan Bull Leaper

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    Available since Wed, 10 Feb 2010.

    3/5. Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a dangerous hobby from 1700 BC.

  4. Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

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    Available since Tue, 9 Feb 2010.

    2/5. Neil MacGregor describes man's early calculations on an Egyptian papyrus fragment.

  5. Flood Tablet

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    Available since Mon, 8 Feb 2010.

    1/5. Neil MacGregor gives an account of a great flood much older than the one told in the Bible

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