More programmes from A History of the World which relate to the ritual of death.
Neil MacGregor with one of the most sensational finds from Anglo-Saxon Britain.
Neil MacGregor with a collection of tomb figures from Tang dynasty China
Neil MacGregor tells the colourful tale of four Egyptian clay cows older than the pyramids
Neil MacGregor's world history through objects. Today: ancient textiles from Peru
Neil MacGregor tells the story of a gold cape found in Wales and made over 3500 years ago.
Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made