ancient times

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Speculators have poured their earnings into all kinds of investments since ancient times, but they always return to gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The history of warfare itself, harkening back to ancient times, reinforces this point.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

I know this because I also think about ancient times more frequently than I’d admit.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Even in ancient times, however, urban life was costlier in many respects.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025

“In ancient times, the House of Hades was a major site for Greek pilgrims. They would come to speak with the dead and honor their ancestors.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan