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: Mexican Codex Map

Series 1, episode 84

Neil MacGregor examines an old map, or codex, that illustrates Spain's zeal for building churches after conquering Mexico in the 16th century, and explores what happened when Catholicism was assimilated alongside older pagan beliefs. With contributions by Samuel Edgerton and Fernando Cervantes

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Neil MacGregor