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A History of the World in 100 Objects Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD) Episodes

    Kilwa pot sherds

    5/5 Neil MacGregor - unlocking secrets with broken pots from East Africa.

    Borobudur Buddha head

    4/5 Neil MacGregor with a head of the Buddha from Borobudur.

    Japanese bronze mirror

    3/5 Neil MacGregor with a bronze mirror from a sacred pond in Japan.

    Hedwig glass beaker

    2/5 Neil MacGregor with a glass vessel linked with a saintly miracle worker.

    Vale of York Hoard

    1/5 Neil Macgregor with a great Viking hoard from the Vale of York.