Software:Microsoft Ancient Lands
| Microsoft Ancient Lands | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Microsoft Home |
| Release | 1994 |
| 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, Ancient 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]
References
- ↑ "The Classical Outlook:Random Access:Fall 1995". https://www.centaursystems.com/archives/zcol_95b.html.
- ↑ "Wrapping Up CD-ROMs for Christmas". December 12, 1995. https://www.csmonitor.com/1995/1212/12101.html.
- ↑ "Incredible journeys". https://www.tes.com/news/incredible-journeys.
- ↑ "www.oldgames.sk :: Časopisy BiT, Excalibur, Score, Riki". https://www.oldgames.sk/mag/score-16/page/73/.
- ↑ Brenner, Walter; Kolbe, Lutz (December 6, 2012). The Information Superhighway and Private Households: Case Studies of Business Impacts. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 9783642484230. https://books.google.com/books?id=ET2qCAAAQBAJ&q=%22Microsoft%22+%22Ancient+Lands%22&pg=PA31.
- ↑ Inc, Ziff Davis (September 13, 1994). "PC Mag". Ziff Davis, Inc.. https://books.google.com/books?id=WKaekAHjQ1EC&q=%22Microsoft%22+%22Ancient+Lands%22&pg=PA150.
- ↑ "Folha de S.Paulo - Conheça novos títulos em CD - 13/7/1994". https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fsp/1994/7/13/informatica/14.html.
- ↑ Courant, Hartford. "COMPUTER LAB NOW OPEN TO RESIDENTS". https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1995-10-23-9510230381-story.html.
- ↑ Coates, James. "MICROSOFT'S SOUPED-UP CHARIOT BRAKES FOR ANCIENT LANDS" (in en-US). https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-09-23-9409230286-story.html.
- ↑ Oldenburg, Don; Pegoraro, Rob (September 28, 1994). "EVERYTHING NEW IS OLD AGAIN". https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/09/28/everything-new-is-old-again/67f3a17d-62be-43fa-a83d-f64349615f19/.
- ↑ Inc, Ziff Davis (January 24, 1995). "PC Mag". Ziff Davis, Inc.. https://books.google.com/books?id=AghQgqwUzgUC&q=%22Microsoft%22+%22Ancient+Lands%22&pg=PA364.
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