ancient times
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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
I know this because I also think about ancient times more frequently than I’d admit.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 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
