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A History of the World in 100 Objects Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10) Episodes

    Head of Augustus

    5/5 The 2000 year old bronze head of one of the world's most famous rulers - Caesar Augustus

    Chinese Han lacquer cup

    4/5 Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China

    Rosetta Stone

    3/5 Neil MacGregor with one of the past's most recognisable objects; the Rosetta Stone

    Pillar of Ashoka

    2/5 Neil MacGregor on the life and legacy of the great Indian ruler Ashoka

    Head of Alexander

    1/5 Neil MacGregor is with the great rulers of the world over 2000 years ago.