Chess is as old as human urban civilization. When humans dwelled in cities and created classes of what we know as royals or nobles, they sought pleasurable pastimes. As a result, chess came into existence. However, modern-day chess wasn’t developed or invented in a day. It gloriously evolved over the course of time. If you’re… Continue reading History and Origin of Chess: How Long has Chess been Around
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Who Invented the Abacus: A Brief History
Did you know the Romans used Abacus to calculate taxes? In the recent times, the abacus is used to teach counting and basics of mathematics because of its scientifically proven benefits and toy-like appeal to children. However, according to the history of the abacus, an abacus wasn’t always a counting device for children. It was… Continue reading Who Invented the Abacus: A Brief History