The gems which are listed below are all history-related programs that I have been able to gather together from a variety of sources and are freely distributed according to the authors' documentation. So, take whatever catches your interest and Enjoy! Oh, just in case you missed the downloading information located in the foyer, please read it now.
| Title | Author | Oper. Sys. | File Name | Version | File Size | Remarks |
| The
Royal Game of Ur |
Steve Neeley | win 3.x | ur.zip | v1.0s | 725kb | Excellent |
| This game is the most ancient
board game known. Played from at least 2500BC , the game spread to all the civilizations of the Near East and was the most popular game for at least 3000 years. Excellent graphics, great game play and orig MIDI music. |
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| 20-Squares | Steve Neeley | win 3.x | 20sqr.zip | v1.0s | 501kb | Excellent |
| A popular game of ancient Egypt,
played by millions from 3000 BC to 400 AD. Historically accurate, full of stunning graphics, brimming with Egyptian lore and history, great sound and orig music; all combined in an easy to learn and play format. |
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| Senet | Steve Neeley | win 3.x | senet.zip | v1.0s | 491kb | Excellent |
| The game of the Pharaohs and
the most popular game of ancient Egypt, played by millions from 3000 BC to 400 AD. A personal favorite of mine. This game features all the history, great graphics, sound, and easy play associated with this author. |
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| Hounds and Jackals | Steve Neeley | win 3.x | hj.zip | v1.0s | 632kb | Excellent |
| Another great Egyptian game
played from 2100 BC to 400 AD. Will you have the courage to face the glitter in the dunes and the sinister power of an ancient and evil gift from a Nubian sorcerer to the Pharoah? |
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| Shap
Luk Kon Tseung Kwan |
Steve Neeley | win 3.x | shapluk.zip | v1.0s | 1.5mb | Excellent |
| The ancient Chinese strategy
game of 'Sixteen pursue the General'. It was popular among Chinese laborers on the American Railroad in the 1870's, but it is much older than this--as old as 1000 AD or before. Contains great pictures and history of the Chinese immigrants who helped link our country together with rail. |
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| Chronos
History Trivia |
Cascoly Software |
Win 95 | chrngame.zip | v 1.3 | 2.3mb | Great program |
| A history quiz & trivia
game. A dozen different categories, hundreds of people and events-- the game will never be the same twice. Are you interested in testing your knowledge of world events and cultures? |
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| Historica
- A Brief History of the World |
Roy Clough | win 3.x | historic.zip | ? | 627kb | Interesting |
| An electronic atlas that summarizes
world history from the origins of man through to the modern day. The program illustrates the rise and fall of all the great powers of history using dynamic maps and describes the main events that have shaped our world. |
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| Eurohist! | Torpedo Software |
Win 95/NT | eurhis10.zip | v1.0 | 250kb | Good Game so-so graphics |
| Take a trip back into time!
Point and shoot style matching game encourages learning. Includes the stories of many great names in European history. Learn basic history and have fun at the same time! |
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| The Constitution | LeftJustified Publiks |
win 3.x | const.zip | v1.3 | 161kb | Excellent |
| This program is a do-it-your-self
study guide to the U.S. Constitution, and an introduction to the American Revolution. |
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| The
Presidents of These Fifty States United |
Daniel Gonzalez |
win 3.x | preswn.zip | v2.0 | 1.06mb | Excellent |
| An educational program that
teaches children and adults the history of the first 42 presidents of the United States; includes important events during each President's term, election results, cabinet members, maps, etc. Loads of information! |
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| Civil War Trivia | Software Creations |
Dos | civtrv01.zip | v1.0.8 | 169kb | Informative |
| Between 1861 & 1865, 11
states asserted their right to secede from the Union. The Civil War that followed will always be an interesting part of our American History. Explore and meet the soldiers in Civil War Trivia! |
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| Mehen | P.S. Neeley | win 3.x | mehen.zip | v1.0s | 1.0mb | Excellent |
| Mehen is the ancient Egyptian
'Game of the Snake'. Fully 5000 years old, the game which has been forbidden, and almost forgotten, since 4000 years ago, is now here, in the present, and ready for you to play. Educational and fun! |
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| Halatafl | P.S. Neeley | win 3.x | halatfl.zip | v1.0s | 734kb | Excellent |
| Halatafl--The Fox Game--is
the ancient Viking game of Fox and Geese, played from before 1000 AD by the Icelandic Vikings, which spread to all of northern Europe and became one of the most popular 'Hunt' games of Medieval times. Stunning images, great game-play, excellent MIDI background music, and fun game sounds--all very authentic. |
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| Tasholiiwe | P.S. Neeley | win 3.x | tashow.zip | v1.0s | 1.9mb | Excellent |
| An ancient Anasazi game. The
name 'Tasholiiwe' is Zuni Indian for 'wooden dice', which is also the name of their version of this game, but under various forms and many different names this game was played by many tribes inhabiting the American west. It is a very ancient, and venerable, game and may be older than even the Anasazi themselves. |
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| Patolli | P.S. Neeley | win 3.x | patolli.zip | v1.0s | 731kb | Excellent |
| Learn about the ancient Aztecs
while playing the gambling game Patolli. Played from at least 200 BC by the Teotihuacanians, Toltecs, Aztecs, Mixtecs, Zapotecs, and even the Mayans; games derived from it are played even today all over MesoAmerica. This version offers excellent graphics, orig MIDI background music, and good game sounds |
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| Awale | D & O Guillion |
Win 95/NT | awale.zip | v2.3.1 | 949kb | Great program! |
| Awale is just one of the forms
of the ancient African game (similar to Mancala) offered on this program. Certainly, one of the oldest reflection games of humanity. Its rules are simple, but the strategies to be successful can be complex and subtle. |
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