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What toys have kids played with throughout history?

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.

English
  • Originally Aired May 26, 2026
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Production Code aob7rM5PV5A
  • Network YouTube
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  • Created May 28, 2026 by
    Kocha
  • Modified May 28, 2026 by
    Kocha