ancient

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Just over a year after the unveiling of the "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" -- the oldest known Christian written testimony north of the Alps -- attention is once again turning to this ancient site.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Dressed in sky blue kimonos emblazoned with flowers, the dancers twist and twirl in unison in front of hundreds of spectators eager to see the annual "Miyako Odori" in the nation's spectacular ancient capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While not pink in colour, the name of the April full Moon harks back to ancient traditions before the advent of the modern calendar.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“The 14th Amendment affirms the ancient and fundamental rule of citizenship by birth within the territory,” the court said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

As it turned out, the doorway already had an inhabitant: a stooped, ancient woman who blended effortlessly into the shadows.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood