antiquity

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But Rome owes to him the most famous foundation myth of antiquity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

That the statue survived at all is exceptional: in antiquity, bronze was a valuable raw material routinely melted down for weapons, coins or everyday objects.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

In 1274, the Roman Catholic Church questioned the order's legitimacy because it had been founded after 1215 and lacked a continuous presence dating back to late antiquity.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Women like Lucretia set apart “Spartacus” in all versions from other modern fantasies of antiquity, including Scott’s moribund 2024 sequel “Gladiator II.”

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

The use of such lists goes back to the days of antiquity; for all we know there were well-organized Neanderthals jotting their daily schedules on the walls of caves.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood