ancient history

noun

Synonyms of ancient historynext
1
: the history of ancient times
2
: something from the past dismissed as no longer important or relevant to the present
regarding their former dispute as ancient history

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On the other hand, 2022 is ancient history, and Dykes is 15-16 in the Big 12 since then. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026 Alongside the keen sport and film interests of some members of the group, there were two people who had studied ancient history and were looking for an in-depth visit of some archaeological sites. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 People may even stop relitigating all this ancient history and simply look forward with optimism instead. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Add in the private shoreline, epic Aegean sunsets and Athens' ancient history just beyond, and Aesthesis delivers the full Riviera fairytale—with the perfect design edit. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ancient history

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ancient history was in 1566

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