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Neil MacGregor charts the role of iron in 19th century Prussia, an everyday metal whose uses included patriotic jewellery and the Iron Cross, a military decoration to honour all ranks.

Producer Paul Kobrak.

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15 minutes

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  • Thu 16 Oct 2014 09:45
  • Thu 16 Oct 2014 19:45
  • Fri 17 Oct 2014 00:30

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Beer riots and sausage snacks demonstrate a devotion to the national diet.

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Degenerate art and other facts from this fascinating nation.

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