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KIDS’ BLOG! Ancient Toys, Wii and You
We might assume that ancient civilizations spent all their time working very hard—hunting or growing their food, fighting their enemies and just trying to survive. Instead, archaeologists and...
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KIDS’ BLOG! Boom! Pow! Whizzz!: The History of Fireworks
Fireworks are used by many cultures to celebrate holidays and important events. Their spectacle unites people and commemorates cultural milestones. Kaleidoscopic bursts against the night sky, spirals...
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KIDS’ BLOG! Ancient People Loved Chewing Gum!
What is your favorite flavor of chewing gum? Whether it is spearmint, wintergreen, cinnamon or fruit flavored, chewing gum is one of the world’s most popular habits with nearly 100,000 tons consumed...
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KIDS’ BLOG! Ancient Origins of the XXII Winter Olympics
When the Greeks gathered in Olympia for the first Olympic Games in 776 BBC, I’m sure they never imagined that one day, far in the future, the Games would be held high in snow covered mountains or on...
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Kids’ Blog! Ancient Puppy Puts Its “Stamp of Approval” on Roman Tile
Recently, archaeologists have discovered strange imprints on a Roman tile uncovered at a construction site in Leicester, England. They decided that the impressions had to be a puppy’s paw prints....
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Throwback Thursday! Ancient Games and Toys
It is the season of toys! Parents are scouring store shelves for the most popular gadgets and games to wrap up for the holiday season. Today’s most prized playthings may take more batteries than those...
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