Ancient Web: Aesop’s fables ran on Perl, CGI, and RealAudio

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John R. Long began this collection in 1997, building generated pages, search, random selections, and old-browser support around hundreds of fables. Recordings arrived through RealAudio; the source lists needed cross-checking because titles and morals varied. A children’s reading room that also leaves the web machinery—and its version-era quirks—visible.

Original collection: https://aesopfables.com/

Full Switchboard article: https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/ancient-web-aesops-fables-ran-on-perl-and-real-audio/

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