ancient history

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Gwinneth believes these insights matter beyond ancient history, offering a window into how interconnected societies today might respond to environmental challenges.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

To many of the skaters today, the 1990s might as well be ancient history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Bostock felt like ancient history on Tuesday morning, when the court heard oral argument in Little v.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

He graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in ancient history with the intent of going to law school.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

“Ah, but fortunately,” said my uncle, his eyes twinkling, “you are a dedicated scholar of ancient history and literature. You were able to solve it, I think.”

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan