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ancient

[eyn-shuhnt] / ˈeɪn ʃənt /


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Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in Ukraine to become a sumo wrestler in Japan and his rapid rise has taken him to one step away from reaching the ancient sport's highest rank.

From Barron's

Her articles delve into findings from ancient DNA about our ancestors, and the bones and lifestyles of extinct species.

From The Wall Street Journal

And while San Francisco may have the famous California Academy of Sciences, San Jose boasts the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, with mummies and a robot version of Thoth, ancient “Keeper of the Mysteries.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Not mean. More trickster kine. In ancient Hawai‘i, stealing was one honorable profession.

From Literature

Dr. Ilko argues that they also relied on their strong presence in natural landscapes to reinforce their authority and ancient roots.

From Science Daily