Currents · Science · 2026-08-21
Long before modern dice existed, native Americans were already leaving the outcome to chance; here's how they did it before anyone else
Archaeological discoveries across North America have unveiled ancient bone fragments that are believed to be dice, dating back more than 12,000 years. This evidence shifts the focus away from European origins of gaming, with researchers cataloguing over 600 potential dice from various sites. These a... Archaeological discoveries across North America have unveiled ancient bone fragments that are believed to be dice, dating back more than 12,000 years. This evidence shifts
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