What toys have kids played with throughout history?
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Trace the ancient origins of toys and games throughout history, and discover how play has evolved — and stayed the same. -- Archaeologists have found material, visual, and written evidence for toys across the ancient world. In 3000 BCE Anatolia, miniature toy carriages raced through the dirt. In the Indus Valley a thousand years later, a toddler giggled at the sound of their terracotta whistle. So, what other playthings have delighted us through history? Trace the ancient origins of toys, games, and play traditions. Directed by Totem Creative. This video made possible in collaboration with the LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us ----------------------------------------------
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