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A neat collaboration between the British Museum and different departments within the ´óÏó´«Ã½ has culminated in the launch of 'A History of The World in 100 Objects', a series for Radio Four. 100 objects have been selected from the British Museum which build a picture of local, national and international history through the ages.

As well as the programmes, there is a lovely website showing off many more objects from across the UK's museum collections. Individuals and groups (I'm thinking classes?) will also be able to upload images that are of historical significance - whether it's a family heirloom or a statue in the local community, creating a 'digital museum' of objects.

There are already 60 artefacts, chosen by Scottish museums, that are available on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Local - why not have a look at your area's objects of interest?

Combined with the materials on the Scotland's History pages, I think these sites could make connections for learners between the local and international in ways they may not previously have thought of.

The historian Michael Fry has listed his in the Scotsman, using different criteria to the ´óÏó´«Ã½ site. I'm sure that our classrooms could also come up with fascinating objects for the digital museum.

You can also follow the History of the World blog, and there are lovely classroom resources on the website too for primary teachers to use - and if that's not enough there's a handy with everything you need to know about the project.