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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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
The Ionian coast town has ancient history, a quiet old town, a newer town brimming with life, and a nonstop Italian party scene in the summertime.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Those two 10-game winning streaks that raised World Series hopes in Wrigleyville feel like ancient history.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The perfect mix of ancient history, world-class cuisine, and unbeatable shorelines—what's not to love?
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The Ionian coast town has ancient history, a quiet old town, a newer town brimming with life, and a nonstop Italian party scene in the summertime.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Those two 10-game winning streaks that raised World Series hopes in Wrigleyville feel like ancient history.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The perfect mix of ancient history, world-class cuisine, and unbeatable shorelines—what's not to love?
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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