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This Board Game Is Older Than Stonehenge

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Explore a fascinating 12-minute educational video from SciShow that delves into ancient board games predating Stonehenge. Hosted by Stefan Chin, discover how archaeologists have worked to reconstruct the rules of some of humanity's oldest games, including Patolli and Senet, despite missing rulebooks. Learn about the historical significance of these games and how they've been part of human culture since the earliest days of writing. The video includes detailed research and explanations about how these ancient pastimes were played and their cultural importance across different civilizations.

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This Board Game Is Older Than Stonehenge

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