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 this diverse group of graduates, that must have seemed like ancient history.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Those games are ancient history at this point, though.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Now known as Tunis, the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its stellar preservation of Roman ruins, Carthage is one of the best places in North Africa to visit to learn about this ancient history.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Besides the stunning cherry blossom season, Japan blends modern conveniences with ancient history, from robots serving food to ancient tea gardens, so there's always something to do.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Those games are ancient history at this point, though.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Now known as Tunis, the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its stellar preservation of Roman ruins, Carthage is one of the best places in North Africa to visit to learn about this ancient history.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025
Besides the stunning cherry blossom season, Japan blends modern conveniences with ancient history, from robots serving food to ancient tea gardens, so there's always something to do.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ancient history
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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