antiquity

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As is so often the case with subjects about classical antiquity, some bits of evidence are more complete than others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But what he really wants is the katana recognised not as an antiquity but as a "masterpiece" of contemporary art.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

In 1274, the Roman Catholic Church questioned the order's legitimacy because it had been founded after 1215 and lacked a continuous presence dating back to late antiquity.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Women like Lucretia set apart “Spartacus” in all versions from other modern fantasies of antiquity, including Scott’s moribund 2024 sequel “Gladiator II.”

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

The Nile River valley, with its plentiful stands of papyrus plant, was long the primary source of this material in antiquity.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro