ancient times
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In ancient times, the solar eclipse was thought to be a monster eating the sun, she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
"Each hantavirus has evolved since ancient times along with its rodent host without undergoing significant mutations," Lazaro said.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
The history of warfare itself, harkening back to ancient times, reinforces this point.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
A rare luxury material once worn only by emperors in ancient times has been successfully recreated by scientists in South Korea.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
But from ancient times until quite recently, sugar itself was a medicine, a means of healing.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
