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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC) - Early Writing Tablet - 91热爆 Sounds

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A History of the World in 100 Objects

The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)

Early Writing Tablet

Released On: 05 Feb 2010

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Neil MacGregor explores early writing through a 5,000-year-old tablet about beer!

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A History of the World in 100 Objects
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Neil MacGregor explores early writing through a 5,000-year-old tablet about beer!
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
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Neil MacGregor's world history - an account of a great flood much older than the Bible.
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The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
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Neil MacGregor describes man's early calculations on an Egyptian papyrus fragment
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The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
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Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a dangerous hobby from 1700 BC
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The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
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Neil MacGregor tells the story of a gold cape found in Wales and made over 3500 years ago.
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The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC)
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The world of Egypt as ruled by Ramesses II and told through one of his giant statues
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
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Neil MacGregor's world history continues with images of war made over 2500 years ago
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
Sphinx of Taharqo
Neil MacGregor's history of the world told through objects; a sphinx with a pharaoh's head
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Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
Chinese Zhou Ritual Vessel
Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in China 3000 years ago
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Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
Paracas Textile Fragment
Neil MacGregor's world history through objects. Today: ancient textiles from Peru
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Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)
Gold Coin of Croesus
Neil MacGregor's retelling of history through objects - gold coins of Croesus
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Oxus Chariot Model
Neil MacGregor tells the story of a tiny gold chariot from ancient Persia.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith
Neil MacGregor with some of the world's most disputed objects - the Parthenon sculptures
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Basse Yutz Flagons
Neil MacGregor continues his material history of humanity, with the early Celts.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Olmec Stone Mask
Neil MacGregor's history of the world tells of a forgotten people of ancient Mexico.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
Chinese Bronze Bell
Neil Macgregor tells the story of a Chinese bronze bell from the age of Confucius
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10)
Head of Alexander
Neil MacGregor is with the great rulers of the world over 2000 years ago.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10)
Pillar of Ashoka
Neil MacGregor on the life and legacy of the great Indian ruler Ashoka
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10)
Rosetta Stone
Neil MacGregor with one of the past's most recognisable objects; the Rosetta Stone
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10)
Chinese Han lacquer cup
Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China
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Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10)
Head of Augustus
The 2000 year old bronze head of one of the world's most famous rulers - Caesar Augustus
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)
Warren Cup
Neil MacGregor and a Roman silver cup with the power to shock.
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Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)
North American otter pipe
Neil MacGregor and a 2,000-year-old stone pipe from North America.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
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Ceremonial ballgame belt
Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth.
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Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)
Admonitions Scroll
Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD)
Hoxne pepper pot
Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD)
Seated Buddha from Gandhara
Neil MacGregor with one of world religion's most iconic images - the Buddha.
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The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD)
Gold coin of Kumaragupta I
Neil MacGregor with gold coins from North India.
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The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD)
Silver plate showing Shapur II
Neil MacGregor, with a dramatic image of power and faith from ancient Iran.
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The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD)
Hinton St Mary Mosaic
Neil MacGregor encounters one of the earliest images of Christ.
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