A History of the Classical World in 100 Objects

Explore the classical era through 100 significant artifacts, highlighting key moments from the Bronze Age in Greece to the decline of the Roman Empire.

Recent Episodes

Nov 5, 2016

Doryphoros. Roman copy, found in Pompeii, Italy. Copy, 1st cent. BCE; original, circa 450 BCE.

13 mins

Oct 22, 2016

Athenian Tetradrachm. From Athens, Greece (found in Hauran, Jordan). 460 to 455 BCE.

10 mins

Oct 8, 2016

Terracotta Krater. From Attica, Greece. 750-735 BCE.

11 mins

Sep 30, 2016

Male Harp Player. From the Cyclades, Greece. 2700-2300 BCE.

10 mins