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ancient

[eyn-shuhnt] / ˈeɪn ʃənt /


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This has allowed scientists to carefully study Oetzi, who offers an incredibly rare window into ancient human life.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Tourists have been drawn to Hel's sandy beaches, ancient architecture and seal sanctuary.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Donovan’s concern was not so much the preservation of ancient relics as it was the regional expertise and cover that archaeology provided for gathering intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Now contrast those ancient memories with the Wu-Tang Clan’s national conquest in 2025, when their alleged swan song tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber,” became one of summer’s hottest legacy tickets.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

This is Latin for “You can’t argue about taste,” an insight that is just as true today as it was in ancient Rome.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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