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A History of the World in 100 Objects: Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD) episodes available now on BBC iPlayer

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  1. Hoxne Pepper Pot

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    Available since Fri, 28 May 2010.

    5/5. Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.

  2. Admonitions Scroll

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    Available since Fri, 14 Jan 2011.

    4/5. Neil MacGregor examines an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.

  3. Ceremonial Ballgame Belt

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    Available since Wed, 26 May 2010.

    3/5. Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth.

  4. North American Otter Pipe

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    Available since Tue, 25 May 2010.

    2/5. Neil MacGregor on a 2,000-year-old stone pipe from North America.

  5. Warren Cup

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    Available since Mon, 24 May 2010.

    1/5. Neil MacGregor tells the story of a Roman silver cup with the power to shock.

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