ancient history
noun
1
: the history of ancient times
2
: something from the past dismissed as no longer important or relevant to the present
regarding their former dispute as ancient history
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That's ancient history in pop music.
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That’s ancient history in this market.
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And that's just ancient history.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Kavala Head to the northern reaches of the Aegean coast to Kavala, a hillside city with gorgeous beaches, sweeping vistas, and an exciting mix of ancient history and modern city life.
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Jason Lamphier, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
That’s ancient history in this market.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
And that's just ancient history.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
Kavala Head to the northern reaches of the Aegean coast to Kavala, a hillside city with gorgeous beaches, sweeping vistas, and an exciting mix of ancient history and modern city life.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Ancient history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ancient%20history. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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