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

Examples of ancient history in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nestled between Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts a wealth of ancient history that melds with the most stunning landscapes, and an abundance of friendly welcomes that are not just incidental but a way of life. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Deng says hunter-gatherer populations, long underrepresented in genomic research, have allowed the survival of genetic signatures tied to ancient history and have also led to new adaptations. — Willow Zhang, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026

Israel is currently attempting to seize the land around archaeological sites throughout the West Bank, the largest of which has an ancient history going back three millennia. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026

The finding soon became a national symbol of the region’s ancient history, and is a regular fixture of local souvenir shops, postage stamps, and the Abruzzo coat of arms. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ancient history

• ethnohistory
• consistory
• mystery