ancient times

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"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

Silver has been used to make coins since ancient times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

So were Archimedes and other rare geniuses of ancient times.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond