A History of the World in 100 Objects

From the renowned director of the British Museum, a look at the history of humanity through 100 human-made items. Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum, has selected 100 man-made artifacts, each of which gives us an intimate glimpse of an unexpected turning point in human civilization. A History of the World in 100 Objects stretches back two million years and covers the globe. From the very first-hand ax to the ubiquitous credit card, each item has a story to tell.