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Ancient History
1998
Quick overviews of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Rome, and Greece are featured at this site. Learn about daily life, food, clothing, entertainment, history, and more. Did you know one early Chinese invention was an earthquake detector? You can also thank ancient Chinese inventors for the clock and the compass! Some illustrations at this site are broken.