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A History of the World in 100 Objects Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD) Episodes Available now
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Hoxne pepper pot
5/5 Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.
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Admonitions Scroll
4/5 Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
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Ceremonial ballgame belt
3/5 Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth.
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North American otter pipe
2/5 Neil MacGregor and a 2,000-year-old stone pipe from North America.
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Warren Cup
1/5 Neil MacGregor and a Roman silver cup with the power to shock.