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How games changed history
From Chess and Go, to the ancient Egyptian game of Senet, Kelly Clancy reveals how, throughout history, games have had an impact on real world events
- Ellie Cawthorne
Published: August 14, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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From Chess and Go, to Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly and the ancient Egyptian game of Senet, people have long had a fascination with games. But according to author and academic Kelly Clancy, these games have not only provided people with entertainment (and sparked family arguments), they've also shaped warfare, philosophy and social interactions for several millennia.
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Kelly Clancy is the author of Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World (Riverhead Books, 2024)
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Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)
Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra
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