ancient history

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That isn’t ancient history either: Between 2000 and 2021, the S&P 600’s total return was more than twice that of the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

And again and again, we see snippets of a mysterious modern-day storyline in which Laura Lufési’s diligent researcher studies Armando’s ordeal, his desperate saga rendered as ancient history.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Reform UK head of policy Zia Yusuf has described Nathan Gill, the disgraced former leader of the party in Wales, as "ancient history".

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Celia carries Ivanito past the sofa draped with a faded mantilla, past the water- bleached walnut piano, past the dining-room table pockmarked with ancient history.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García