ancient history
noun
1
: the history of ancient times
2
: something from the past dismissed as no longer important or relevant to the present
regarding their former dispute as ancient history
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Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Far from lumps of rock, the trojans, along with DJ and Dinkinesh (which is the Ethiopian name for the Lucy fossil), are windows into the past, and the storytellers of the Earth's most ancient history.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Now, however, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in collaboration with the University of Padua, has taken the idea of reviving ancient history a step further—using artificial intelligence.
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Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Rome, Italy Rome tops the list of the most walkable cities in the world, thanks to its unmatched mix of ancient history, cobblestone streets and cultural landmarks.
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Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Far from lumps of rock, the trojans, along with DJ and Dinkinesh (which is the Ethiopian name for the Lucy fossil), are windows into the past, and the storytellers of the Earth's most ancient history.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
Now, however, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in collaboration with the University of Padua, has taken the idea of reviving ancient history a step further—using artificial intelligence.
—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Rome, Italy Rome tops the list of the most walkable cities in the world, thanks to its unmatched mix of ancient history, cobblestone streets and cultural landmarks.
—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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