ancient
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The Gloucestershire district, which lies between the River Severn and the Welsh border, has long been known for its ancient woodlands, market towns and rural communities.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
In December 2019, Ran’s team uncovered an ancient Chinese ceremonial vessel in what would later be identified as Sacrificial Pit No. 3.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
The research could contribute to improved methods for preserving Ötzi and other ancient remains.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
The fossils belong to the Ediacaran biota, a collection of mostly soft-bodied organisms that lived on ancient seafloors more than 500 million years ago.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
And I realized not only were there three of us in the yard now, but a fourth figure had emerged beside an ancient tree and was gazing back at us.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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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