Everyday history

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Life in Viking times.

2016
Describes life in the early days of Viking times.

Life in Roman times.

2016
Describes life in the early days of Roman times.

Life in Ancient Greece.

2016
Describes life in the early days of Ancient Greece.

Life in Ancient Egypt.

2016
Describes life in the early days of ancient Egypt.

Cleaning the house

2000
Describes how people have handled household tasks such as dusting, sweeping, and trash disposal since the Stone Age and discusses the invention of such cleaning items as the vacuum cleaner and dishwasher, the discovery of soap, and more.

Sending a letter

1999
Describes how messages have been sent throughout history, from the use of smoke signals and messengers to modern use of electronic means of communication, including fax and e-mail.

Telling the time

2000
Discusses how time was measured in the past, various early clocks, the invention of the calendar, and such related topics as time zones and radio time.
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