ancient
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The British Museum has postponed a Jewish Culture Month event on ancient Israel and Judah over fears of planned protests.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
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
The findings suggest that early animals created the first blood cells by reusing genetic material inherited from ancient single-celled ancestors.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Their results suggest that the development pathways of modern blood and immune cells still reflect this ancient evolutionary history.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
“Why, I’d almost forgotten that ancient temple in the apple orchard,” somebody would say.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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It's Lit: Hanukkah Words
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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