ancient times
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Two new books shed light about the events of over a half-century ago and the even longer history of money stretching back to ancient times.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The history of warfare itself, harkening back to ancient times, reinforces this point.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Diplomatic immunity is a concept that goes back to ancient times, when warring tribes allowed enemy messengers safe passage as a way to communicate with each other.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Younger people were often captured during attacks in ancient times and taken as slaves.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
“The story goes that the Romans stole something important from the Greeks, back in ancient times, when the Romans conquered the Greeks’ cities.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
