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
Two new books shed light about the events of over a half-century ago and the even longer history of money stretching back to ancient times.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
The history of warfare itself, harkening back to ancient times, reinforces this point.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
Younger people were often captured during attacks in ancient times and taken as slaves.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 9, 2026
Now, as in those ancient times, the sharp-eyed dragonflies capture mosquitoes in the air, scooping them in with basket-shaped legs.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
