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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Southwest Colorado’s slice of the Four Corners is truly where ancient history meets modern adventure.
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Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
But all that now feels like ancient history.
—Scott Kennedy, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
The riots are now ancient history.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 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
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Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
But all that now feels like ancient history.
—Scott Kennedy, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
The riots are now ancient history.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 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
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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