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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Thessaloniki, Greece Greece is an iconic travel destination with ancient history, ruins steeped in lore, and picture-perfect Mediterranean beaches. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 His multi-layered narrative consisting of romance, mystery, poetry, and mystery, sheds light onto his enriched background of ancient history. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025 There was a time—not ancient history—when a star’s greatest currency was mystery. Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025 Curiosity Stream is an educational streaming platform with a massive library of documentaries on everything from true crime to modern science and ancient history. Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 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 Jun. 2025.

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