ancient times

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From this odd, real-life figure Mr. Mintzker turns to the fictional tale of a renowned prince from ancient times who, while visiting Egypt, is transformed by a jealous pharaoh into a miserable, put-upon horse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"Each hantavirus has evolved since ancient times along with its rodent host without undergoing significant mutations," Lazaro said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The history of warfare itself, harkening back to ancient times, reinforces this point.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

I know this because I also think about ancient times more frequently than I’d admit.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

In some neighborhoods, old stucco villas with red-tiled roofs crowded the cobblestone streets, so that if Percy concentrated just on those areas, he could imagine he was back in ancient times.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan