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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That feels like ancient history, though, in a world where everyone and their corporate subsidiary is looking to draft off the market success of the Steam Deck.
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Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 10 June 2024
The Ionian coast town has ancient history, a quiet old town, a newer town brimming with life, and a nonstop Italian party scene in the summertime.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024
Here's How to Style Them By Charlie Hobbs Soak in ancient history—and modern art—in storied Guatemala.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
That’s ancient history, and millions of gallons of fossil fuel ago.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2024
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Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 10 June 2024
The Ionian coast town has ancient history, a quiet old town, a newer town brimming with life, and a nonstop Italian party scene in the summertime.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024
Here's How to Style Them By Charlie Hobbs Soak in ancient history—and modern art—in storied Guatemala.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
That’s ancient history, and millions of gallons of fossil fuel ago.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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