ancient times
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The history of warfare itself, harkening back to ancient times, reinforces this point.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Old age has been venerated and celebrated—and dreaded—by human cultures since ancient times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Even in ancient times, however, urban life was costlier in many respects.
From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2025
Toddy, for instance — a sweet, refreshing, vinegar-smelling drink made from the sap of palm trees in southern India — has been known since ancient times.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2025
Since ancient times, folk music has been the music of ordinary people, not the ruling class or professional musicians.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
