About this episode
This episode explores the history of ancient gameplay and the similarities between ancient and modern dice.
(Rerun) Does this acrobatic astragalos (an ancient kind of dice) have what it takes to win the big game? Learn about the twists and turns of ancient gameplay and how sheep knucklebones aren’t so different from modern dice. For a listening guide, a coloring sheet, images, and more, visit getty.edu/podcasts/if-objects-could-talk/ .
People in this episode
Host: Getty
Topics covered
- ancient gameplay
- dice
- games
- history
- education
Keywords
- acrobatic astragalos
- ancient dice
- sheep knucklebones
- gameplay
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: getty.edu
Products: acrobatic astragalos, sheep knucklebones
Books & works: All's Fair in Love and Games
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