Microsoft Ancient Lands Explained

Microsoft Ancient Lands
Developer:	Microsoft Home
Genre:	Edutainment
Released:	1994

Microsoft Ancient Lands is a 1994 "infotainment" multimedia software title, part of the Microsoft Home series, covering the ancient civilizations of Egypt, 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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Classical Outlook:Random Access:Fall 1995. 2020-11-02. www.centaursystems.com.
2. Web site: Wrapping Up CD-ROMs for Christmas. December 12, 1995. Christian Science Monitor.
3. Web site: Incredible journeys. Tes.
4. Web site: www.oldgames.sk :: Časopisy BiT, Excalibur, Score, Riki. www.oldgames.sk.
5. Book: The Information Superhighway and Private Households: Case Studies of Business Impacts. Walter. Brenner. Lutz. Kolbe. December 6, 2012. Springer Science & Business Media. 9783642484230. Google Books.
6. Web site: PC Mag. Ziff Davis. Inc. September 13, 1994. Ziff Davis, Inc.. Google Books.
7. Web site: Folha de S.Paulo - Conheça novos títulos em CD - 13/7/1994. www1.folha.uol.com.br.
8. Web site: COMPUTER LAB NOW OPEN TO RESIDENTS. Hartford. Courant. courant.com.
9. Web site: Coates. James. MICROSOFT'S SOUPED-UP CHARIOT BRAKES FOR ANCIENT LANDS. 2020-11-02. chicagotribune.com. en-US.
10. Web site: EVERYTHING NEW IS OLD AGAIN. Don. Oldenburg. Rob. Pegoraro. September 28, 1994. www.washingtonpost.com.
11. Web site: PC Mag. Ziff Davis. Inc. January 24, 1995. Ziff Davis, Inc.. Google Books.