https://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/a ... world.aspxA 100 part series by Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, exploring world history from two million years ago to the present.
Objects featured in the series can be explored and their stories discovered in the Museum galleries or here on the website through the links below.
A History of the World in 100 objects
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de officiis
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A History of the World in 100 objects
A History of the World in 100 objects
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Montegriffo
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Re: A History of the World in 100 objects
This was a fantastic series on BBC radio 4 a few years ago. Really interesting with an eclectic choice of objects. I fully recommend listening to it.
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Martin Hash
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Re: A History of the World in 100 objects
I went through it pretty fast. Very esoteric. Can't recommend to anyone but history buffs.
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Re: A History of the World in 100 objects
Yet another great book recommended by a forum member - thanks DeO. I prefer paper, but downloaded a sample and liked being able to view the objects in detail with more 'depth.' From now on, anything with art is going on the tablet unless there's some kind of patina/age to the paper that's more aesthetically pleasing and/or it has larger illustrations that can compare to viewing on the Galaxy screen.
Martin, this book is great for those who love art as well as history buffs. The objects are incredibly beautiful, even after thousands of years.
Martin, this book is great for those who love art as well as history buffs. The objects are incredibly beautiful, even after thousands of years.
