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A History of the World in 100 Objects: Status Symbols (1200 - 1400 AD) episodes available now on BBC iPlayer

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  1. Taino Ritual Seat

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    Available since Fri, 2 Jul 2010.

    5/5. Neil MacGregor tells the story of a ritual seat from a lost Caribbean culture.

  2. The David Vases

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    Available since Fri, 14 Jan 2011.

    4/5. Neil MacGregor examines a pair of porcelain vases from Yuan dynasty China.

  3. Ife Head

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    Available since Fri, 14 Jan 2011.

    3/5. Neil MacGregor examines a magnificent brass head from the African city of Ife.

  4. Hebrew Astrolabe

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    Available since Tue, 29 Jun 2010.

    2/5. Neil MacGregor examines an extraordinary astronomical instrument.

  5. Lewis Chessmen

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    Available since Mon, 28 Jun 2010.

    1/5. Neil MacGregor examines a board game found in the Outer Hebrides.

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