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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Just two miles in circumference, this small island has everything travelers to Italy crave: charming cobblestone streets and Baroque-style piazzas, ancient history around every corner, endless views of the sparkling sea, and fresh Sicilian-style seafood. Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025 Dead recommendations and empty skills Recommendations from 2018 might as well be ancient history. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 That’s ancient history now, and a new plan is needed for a new set of circumstances. Kelly Stiefel Arias, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025 Egypt is renowned for its pyramids and historical relics, and its outsized influence in ancient history may not be top of mind as a dining destination. Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ancient history

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ancient history was in 1566

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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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