ancient

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Monograms have been around for centuries, dating all the way back to ancient Greece.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The EU says a primitive form of feta is mentioned in the Odyssey, when the hero of the ancient epic takes cheese from the cave of the cyclops Polyphemus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"This ancient immigrant gives us an unprecedented look at conditions in the early universe," said Ji.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The astronauts have had geology training in order to be able to photograph and describe lunar features, including ancient lava flows and impact craters.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The more than nineteen thousand recovered objects have provided invaluable insights into topics ranging from previously unknown methods of ancient naval warfare to the earliest history of musical instruments.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler