On each CD, objects from a similar period of history are grouped together to exp
lore a common theme and make connections across the world. Seen in this way, his
tory is a kaleidoscope: shifting, interlinked, constantly surprising and shaping
our world in ways that most of us have never imagined. This box set also includ
es an illustrated booklet with additional background information and photographs
, and each CD includes PDF images of the featured objects.
The landmark serie
s on BBC Radio 4 that tells the story of humanity through 100 man-made objects f
rom the British Museum's unique collection.
