Sudanese slit drum

A History of the World in 100 Objects by BBC

Oct 14, 201013:47Society & Culture

Neil MacGregor's history of the world as told through things. Throughout this week he is examining the great shifts in the global economy and in imperial power in the 19th century. Today he is with a large wooden drum th...

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