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  4. Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
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A History of the World in 100 Objects: Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC) episodes available now on BBC iPlayer

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  1. Gold Coin of Croesus

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    Available since Fri, 19 Feb 2010.

    5/5. Neil MacGregor discusses the world's first proper coins that made King Croesus so rich.

  2. Paracas Textile

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    Available since Thu, 18 Feb 2010.

    4/5. Neil MacGregor considers ancient textiles from Peru.

  3. Chinese Zhou Ritual Vessel

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    Available since Wed, 17 Feb 2010.

    3/5. A 3,000-year-old Chinese ritual and a bronze burial object.

  4. Sphinx of Taharqo

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    Available since Tue, 16 Feb 2010.

    2/5. How Egypt was conquered by Sudan and how a black sphinx proves it.

  5. Lachish Reliefs

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    Available since Mon, 15 Feb 2010.

    1/5. Neil MacGregor's world history continues with images of war made over 2,500 years ago.

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