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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To truly immerse yourself in a region or city’s ancient history, consider seeking out a local parador.
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Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
But the program does have a history of making the national championship game, and not ancient history.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Abercrombie & Kent Its combination of traditional and modern architecture, and ancient history and pop culture, has made Japan one of the most appealing cruise destinations in Asia—not least because so much of it is accessible by water.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s enough to make yesterday’s loading bar feel like ancient history turtle speed.
—Chelsea Haney
october 30, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
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Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025
But the program does have a history of making the national championship game, and not ancient history.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Abercrombie & Kent Its combination of traditional and modern architecture, and ancient history and pop culture, has made Japan one of the most appealing cruise destinations in Asia—not least because so much of it is accessible by water.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s enough to make yesterday’s loading bar feel like ancient history turtle speed.
—Chelsea Haney
october 30, New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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