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  4. The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD)
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A History of the World in 100 Objects: The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD) episodes available now on BBC iPlayer

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  1. Durer's Rhinoceros

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    Available since Fri, 17 Sep 2010.

    5/5. Neil MacGregor discusses Durer's Rhinoceros.

  2. Jade Dragon Cup

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    Available since Thu, 16 Sep 2010.

    4/5. Neil MacGregor with a jade cup that belonged a great leader of the Timurid Empire.

  3. Inca Gold Llama

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    Available since Wed, 15 Sep 2010.

    3/5. Neil MacGregor with a model of a llama - the animal behind the Inca Empire.

  4. Ming Banknote

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    Available since Tue, 14 Sep 2010.

    2/5. Neil MacGregor with a 14th century bank note - from Ming Dynasty China.

  5. Tughra of Suleiman the Magnificent

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    Available since Mon, 13 Sep 2010.

    1/5. Neil MacGregor with the personal monogram of Suleyman the Magnificent.

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