ancient
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Researchers believe the ancient ants likely built large nests in trees, which may help explain why they are so commonly preserved in amber.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Her adventure around the south Asian country took her to Rishikesh in the north, the ancient temple towns of Pushkar and Hampi and India's largest city Mumbai.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
This has allowed scientists to carefully study Oetzi, who offers an incredibly rare window into ancient human life.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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
With Tiamat he would slither into jewel-studded caves, soar through ash-dark skies, and study ancient mysteries.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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It's Lit: Hanukkah Words
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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