Every object tells a story. From ancient urns & medieval flasks to sonic screwdrivers & glass Daleks these 100 objects tell the story of the entire universe & the most important man in it: the Doctor. Each item has a unique tale of its own whether its a fob watch at the onset of the Great War or a carrot growing on the first human colony on Mars. Taken together they tell of empires rising & falling wars won & lost & planets destroyed & reborn. Within these pages lie hidden histories of Time Lords & Daleks the legend of the Loch Ness Monster the plot to steal the Mona Lisa & the story of Shakespeares lost play. Youll find illustrated guides to invisible creatures the secret origins of the internet & how to speak Mechonoid. A History of the Universe in 100 Objects" is an indispensible guide to the most important items that have ever existed or that are yet to exist."