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A History of the World in 100 Objects The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC) Episodes

    Statue of Ramesses

    5/5 The world of Egypt as ruled by Ramesses II and told through one of his giant statues

    Mold Gold Cape

    4/5 Neil MacGregor tells the story of a gold cape found in Wales and made over 3500 years ago.

    Minoan Bull Leaper

    3/5 Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a dangerous hobby from 1700 BC

    Rhind Mathematical Papyrus

    2/5 Neil MacGregor describes man's early calculations on an Egyptian papyrus fragment

    Flood tablet

    1/5 Neil MacGregor's world history - an account of a great flood much older than the Bible.