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

But what he really wants is the katana recognised not as an antiquity but as a "masterpiece" of contemporary art.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 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

The overtones of Roman sculpture probably owe something to Bellini’s close relationship with his brother-in-law Andrea Mantegna, known for sharply drawn images, informed by his study of antiquity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Since this type of mammal had last existed thousands of years ago, the spear point and its owner must have been of equivalent antiquity.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann