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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The contrast between ancient history and modern life was fascinating.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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