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A History of the World in 100 Objects Episodes

    Object 101

    Neil MacGregor updates his famous radio series with an object chosen to represent 2020.

    Solar-powered lamp and chargerThe World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)

    5/5 Neil MacGregor's last object in his world history - a solar-powered lamp and charger.

    Credit cardThe World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)

    4/5 Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.

    Throne of WeaponsThe World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)

    3/5 Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns.

    Hockney's In the Dull VillageThe World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)

    2/5 Neil MacGregor considers the state of human rights - with a David Hockney print.

    Russian revolutionary plateThe World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD)

    1/5 Neil MacGregor nears the end of his world history - with a Russian revolutionary plate.

    Suffragette-defaced pennyMass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)

    5/5 Neil MacGregor with a penny coin defaced by suffragettes with the words "Votes for women".

    Sudanese slit drumMass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)

    4/5 Neil MacGregor with a wooden drum from Sudan that Kitchener presented to Queen Victoria.

    Hokusai's The Great WaveMass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)

    3/5 Neil MacGregor with a familiar image - Hokusai's The Great Wave.

    Early Victorian tea setMass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD)

    2/5 Neil MacGregor tells the story of the global trade in tea - with a Victorian tea set.

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