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A History of the World in 100 Objects by BBC

Oct 8, 201014:02Society & Culture

Neil MacGregor's world history told through the things that time has left behind. Throughout this week, Neil has been looking at Europe's discoveries around the world and its engagement with different cultures during the...

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