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    The Original 100 Objects

    99% Invisible · Jul 21, 2026 · 45 min
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    Neil MacGregor reflects on creating the landmark series that changed how people think about history. Then, revisit the Rosetta Stone, the artifact that unlocked ancient Egypt.

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