The abacus has taken many forms over the centuries. In Medieval and Renaissance Europe, merchants commonly did calculating by moving wooden or metal counters along lines drawn on a wooden table known ...

The art of abacus crafting has been passed down through generations, preserving a rich tradition of precision and craftsmanship. Master artisans carefully select and shape high-quality wood ...

Parents in Japan often try to give their offspring a leg up by ensuring they learn early on how to use the abacus. While the sound of sliding beads making clacking sounds on a small wooden frame ...