Board games might involve a race to a finish line, as in Sorry! or that ubiquitous first board game for kids, Candyland. Or they might entail a strategic battle for dominance, as in chess or checkers.

An ancient "arcade" of game boards carved into rock has been discovered by an archaeologist and paleoanthropologist from Yale University in Kenya. The researcher, Veronica Waweru, noticed rows of ...

Fortune Mummy immerses players in the world of ancient Egypt, complete with ethereal desert landscapes and golden treasures. Rich visuals and evocative sounds that transport you to the center of the ...

Board games have long been a favored pastime, even thousands of years ago. The ancient game called "Hounds and Jackals," also called "58 Holes," has long been thought to have originated in Egypt. An ...

Board games have always been more than just a way to pass the time. In ancient Arab cultures, these games were a mix of entertainment, social connection, and even spiritual significance. Over the ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...