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

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

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

But crises of credit have been with us since ancient times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

“In ancient times, two great Roman roads met here. News was exchanged. Markets were held. Friends met, and enemies fought. Entire armies had to choose a direction. Crossroads are always places of decision.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan