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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On the other end of the spectrum are the Indiana Fever, who haven't appeared in the playoffs since 2016, and their most recent title, which came in 2012, feels like ancient history.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 May 2024
The girl followed Groff to the children’s area and asked for a book about ancient history.
—Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 10 May 2024
Embarking on a yacht charter along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in a captivating mix of ancient history, lively culture, and breathtaking natural scenery.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Klimek: Youssef grew up in Cairo, so from a young age he was surrounded by ancient history.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024
The names, the directive said, could not be that of former masters, should be inspired by ancient history and the calendar, and should vary infinitely.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
Home to some 50,000 people, the city is famed for its ancient history and the duality of its New Town and Old Town.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
And that game is now ancient history — the page now must turn to the 2024 season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2024
And yet virtually nobody credited Putin with savvy for his initial peroration on Russia's ancient history.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 May 2024
The girl followed Groff to the children’s area and asked for a book about ancient history.
—Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 10 May 2024
Embarking on a yacht charter along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in a captivating mix of ancient history, lively culture, and breathtaking natural scenery.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Klimek: Youssef grew up in Cairo, so from a young age he was surrounded by ancient history.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024
The names, the directive said, could not be that of former masters, should be inspired by ancient history and the calendar, and should vary infinitely.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2024
Home to some 50,000 people, the city is famed for its ancient history and the duality of its New Town and Old Town.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
And that game is now ancient history — the page now must turn to the 2024 season.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2024
And yet virtually nobody credited Putin with savvy for his initial peroration on Russia's ancient history.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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