A History of the World in 100 Objects is a History Documentary programme.

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A History of the World in 100 Objects: Olduvai Handaxe

Series 1, episode 3

Director of the British Museum Neil MacGregor reveals the story of the Olduvai handaxe, the Swiss Army knife of the Stone Age and an ingenious implement that allowed the spread of humans across the globe. With contributions by designer James Dyson and archaeologist Nick Ashton