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When talking about ancient games you might have an image of a couple of dozen at most, ranging from chess and its precursors, to backgammon, Go, and a few more, but humanity has long had a passion for a good game. This passion has spanned across the globe with thousands of games uncovered, but no way to learn how to play them.until now. (image: papyrus dated c.1200 BC)
Ever wondered how the story of the Minotaur and his labyrinthine prison was born? Join us as we explore its origins in the Minoan culture of ancient Crete.