ancient

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Gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome was carefully managed entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Martindale typically studies ancient coral reefs and mass extinctions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Dressed in sky blue kimonos emblazoned with flowers, the dancers twist and twirl in unison in front of hundreds of spectators eager to see the annual "Miyako Odori" in the nation's spectacular ancient capital.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While not pink in colour, the name of the April full Moon harks back to ancient traditions before the advent of the modern calendar.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

‘Just because your new friends are ancient, it doesn’t mean you are, too.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler