Microsoft Ancient Lands

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Microsoft Ancient Lands
Developer(s) Microsoft Home
Release1994
Genre(s) Edutainment

Microsoft Ancient Lands is a 1994 "infotainment" multimedia software title, part of the Microsoft Home series, covering the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. [1] [2] [3] [4] It featured 21 animations and video sequences and 5 hours of video, [5] [6] and allowed users to learn about aspects of life like cooking and working. [7]

In 1995, a computer lab was available at Andover Elementary School with Microsoft products including Ancient Lands. [8]

The Chicago Times felt the title would appeal to teachers and parents who wanted children to be interested in history and culture. [9] The Washington Post thought it is easy to be wrapped up in the title's wealth of information. [10] PC Mag wrote the title could inspire children to visit a museum. [11]

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