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A History of the World in 100 Objects The First Global Economy (1450 - 1600 AD) Episodes

    Pieces of eight

    5/5 Neil MacGregor with the first truly global money - silver pieces of eight.

    Kakiemon elephants

    4/5 Neil MacGregor with porcelain white elephants from Japan.

    Double-headed serpent

    3/5 Neil MacGregor with one of the stars of the British Museum - an Aztec serpent

    Benin plaque - the Oba with Europeans

    2/5 Neil MacGregor with some of the best examples of African art, the great plaques of Benin.

    The mechanical galleon

    1/5 Neil Macgregor with a clockwork galleon designed for a grand dinner table.