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The Original 100 Objects

99% Invisible by SiriusXM Podcasts and Roman Mars

Jul 21, 202600:44:59Arts

Neil MacGregor reflects on creating the landmark series that changed how people think about history. Then, revisit the Rosetta Stone, the artifact that unlocked ancient Egypt.

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The Original 100 Objects is an episode from 99% Invisible by SiriusXM Podcasts and Roman Mars. Neil MacGregor reflects on creating the landmark series that changed how people think about history. Then, revisit the Rosetta Stone, the artifac...

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