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A History of the World in 100 Objects - Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC) - Gold Coin of Croesus - 91热爆 Sounds

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A History of the World in 100 Objects

Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)Old World, New Powers (1100 - 300 BC)

Gold Coin of Croesus

Released On: 19 Feb 2010

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Neil MacGregor's retelling of history through objects - gold coins of Croesus

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A History of the World in 100 Objects
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Neil MacGregor on the life and legacy of the great Indian ruler Ashoka
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Neil MacGregor with one of the past's most recognisable objects; the Rosetta Stone
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Neil MacGregor and a 2,000-year-old stone pipe from North America.
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Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth.
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Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
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Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.
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Neil MacGregor with one of world religion's most iconic images - the Buddha.
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Neil MacGregor with gold coins from North India.
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Neil MacGregor, with a dramatic image of power and faith from ancient Iran.
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Neil MacGregor encounters one of the earliest images of Christ.
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