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Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore has compiled a playlist to go along with his book, "The World".

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At the American Museum of Natural History, “Invisible Worlds” immerses visitors in systems and experiences hidden from the human eye.

MONTEFIORE: Simon Sebag Montefiore - his new book, "The World: A Family History Of Humanity," accompanied by a playlist on Spotify. Thanks so much for being with us.