Backgammon - History and Useful Information
Backgammon descended from an Egyptian game called Senet, and an Asian game called Nard.
Backgammon History
The history of backgammon including where the game originated, how it progressed to the version in use today, as well as the modern history of backgammon.
The Origin of Backgammon
This site retraces the history of backgammon through time.