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
Younger people were often captured during attacks in ancient times and taken as slaves.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
I know this because I also think about ancient times more frequently than I’d admit.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
She guessed she was hearing hundreds of years of parties and celebrations that had been held at this shrine in ancient times, as if the memories had been freed along with the spirits.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
