Inspired by the British Museum’s BBC radio series, “History of the World in 100 Objects,” the New York Times has tasked local readers to do the same for the city in 50 emblematic items. From Randel’s Map to bagels to Metrocards to dust lifted from the site of the 9/11 attacks, the tangible reminders of what has come to define New York elevate both the historic and mundane with a brilliant sense of pride and familiarity.
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