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  4. Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD)
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A History of the World in 100 Objects: Exploration, Exploitation and Enlightenment (1680 - 1820 AD) episodes available now on BBC iPlayer

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  1. Jade bi

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    Available since Fri, 8 Oct 2010.

    5/5. Neil MacGregor with an object from the 18th century Chinese Enlightenment - a jade ring.

  2. Australian bark shield

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    Available since Thu, 7 Oct 2010.

    4/5. Neil MacGregor with an aboriginal bark shield brought from Australia by Captain Cook.

  3. North American buckskin map

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    Available since Wed, 6 Oct 2010.

    3/5. Neil MacGregor with a buckskin map from North America.

  4. Hawaiian feather helmet

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    Available since Tue, 5 Oct 2010.

    2/5. Neil MacGregor with a feathered helmet given to Captain Cook by Pacific Islanders.

  5. Akan drum

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    Available since Mon, 4 Oct 2010.

    1/5. Neil MacGregor with an African drum taken to America during the slave trade.

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