Ancient
adjective
Something very old, from a long time ago.
The museum has a large collection of ancient artifacts.
Often appears as...
- ancient history
- ancient civilization
noun
A person who lived in ancient times.
Romans were the ancients who built the Colosseum.
Often appears as...
- the ancients
- ancients believed
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Existing or established for a very long time.
This ancient tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.
Often appears as...
- ancient tradition
- ancient law
noun
The flag-bearer in a medieval battle, or a soldier of a high rank.
The ancient led his troops with the kingdom's flag in his hands.
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Something very old, from a long time ago.
The museum has a large collection of ancient artifacts.
Often appears as...
- ancient history
- ancient civilization
noun
A person who lived in ancient times.
Romans were the ancients who built the Colosseum.
Often appears as...
- the ancients
- ancients believed
Usage tips
Historical
adjective
Existing or established for a very long time.
This ancient tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.
Often appears as...
- ancient tradition
- ancient law
noun
The flag-bearer in a medieval battle, or a soldier of a high rank.
The ancient led his troops with the kingdom's flag in his hands.
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Time Depth
Use 'ancient' to stress the impressive age or historical significance of an object or place.
He marveled at the ancient ruins, remnants of a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
'Ancient' often implies respect for historical cultures or heritage.
The ancient scriptures are still revered today.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'ancient' can suggest that something is outdated or no longer useful.
His ancient computer could barely run modern software.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Depth
Use 'ancient' to stress the impressive age or historical significance of an object or place.
He marveled at the ancient ruins, remnants of a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
'Ancient' often implies respect for historical cultures or heritage.
The ancient scriptures are still revered today.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'ancient' can suggest that something is outdated or no longer useful.
His ancient computer could barely run modern software.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Depth
Use 'ancient' to stress the impressive age or historical significance of an object or place.
He marveled at the ancient ruins, remnants of a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
'Ancient' often implies respect for historical cultures or heritage.
The ancient scriptures are still revered today.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes 'ancient' can suggest that something is outdated or no longer useful.
His ancient computer could barely run modern software.
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The surprising reason...
millions of years of evolution have fine-tuned the immune system so that it works for, rather than against us. The symptoms of our illnesses are annoying, but collectively, they signify an ancient process that will continue barricading our bodies against the outside world for centuries to come.
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Why we laugh PIPE Sophie...
and clearly to regulate emotions, to make ourselves feel better. It's not something specific to humans -- it's a really ancient behavior which really helps us regulate how we feel and makes us feel better. In other words, when it comes to laughter, you and me, baby, ain't nothing but mammals.
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How fire shapes...
the other ancient elements have got academic disciplines devoted to their study the only fire department on the University campus is the one that sends emergency vehicles when the alarm sounds the fundamental setting for fire is the living world life created oxygen life
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Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground mausoleums in the valley of the kings
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Can you solve the...
In this dystopian world, your resistance group is humanity's last hope. Unfortunately, you've all been captured by the tyrannical rulers and brought to the ancient colosseum for their deadly entertainment. Before you're thrown into the dungeon,
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Is math discovered or...
Since ancient times, mankind has hotly debated whether mathematics was discovered or invented. Did we create mathematical concepts to help us understand the universe around us, or is math the native language of the universe itself,
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What makes a hero? -...
all have in common with the heroes of ancient myths? What if I told you they are all variants of the same hero? Do you believe that? Joseph Campbell did. He studied myths from all over the world and published a book called
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A brief history of goths...
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
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The history of tea -...
But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.
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Could These Distant...
of these ancient worlds there's the eons past
Video examples
The surprising reason...
millions of years of evolution have fine-tuned the immune system so that it works for, rather than against us. The symptoms of our illnesses are annoying, but collectively, they signify an ancient process that will continue barricading our bodies against the outside world for centuries to come.
Video examples
Why we laugh PIPE Sophie...
and clearly to regulate emotions, to make ourselves feel better. It's not something specific to humans -- it's a really ancient behavior which really helps us regulate how we feel and makes us feel better. In other words, when it comes to laughter, you and me, baby, ain't nothing but mammals.
Video examples
How fire shapes...
the other ancient elements have got academic disciplines devoted to their study the only fire department on the University campus is the one that sends emergency vehicles when the alarm sounds the fundamental setting for fire is the living world life created oxygen life
Video examples
Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
after the rulers passed away ancient egyptians believed they then became gods to prepare their journey into the afterlife the rulers constructed elaborate tombs including the great pyramids at giza and underground mausoleums in the valley of the kings
Video examples
Can you solve the...
In this dystopian world, your resistance group is humanity's last hope. Unfortunately, you've all been captured by the tyrannical rulers and brought to the ancient colosseum for their deadly entertainment. Before you're thrown into the dungeon,
Video examples
Is math discovered or...
Since ancient times, mankind has hotly debated whether mathematics was discovered or invented. Did we create mathematical concepts to help us understand the universe around us, or is math the native language of the universe itself,
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
all have in common with the heroes of ancient myths? What if I told you they are all variants of the same hero? Do you believe that? Joseph Campbell did. He studied myths from all over the world and published a book called
Video examples
A brief history of goths...
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
Video examples
The history of tea -...
But before the poisons could end his life, a leaf drifted into his mouth. He chewed on it and it revived him, and that is how we discovered tea. Or so an ancient legend goes at least.
Video examples
Could These Distant...
of these ancient worlds there's the eons past
Example 1 of 10
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Eric Greitens
American Politician
It's really important to have role models, and a lot of the ancients always talked about this. Seneca talked about this, Aristotle talked about this, and in fact, this was my boxing coach's philosophy in college, was that you have to have role models.
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Mary Beard
The history of art is not just the history of artists; it is also the history of the people who viewed art. And that wider perspective can help us see some of the reasons why the art of the ancient world should still matter to us.
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Jean-Marie Le Pen
French Politician
After all, you're not exactly a nation like all the other nations. You are unique, if only because you are such an ancient people, and because of the way you are spread all over the world and your obvious success in many fields.
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Alan Arkin
American Actor
Education does not mean jamming information into somebody's head. Rather, it's that ancient idea that all knowledge is within us; to teach is to help somebody pull it out of themselves.
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John Pearson
British Theologian
We usually say of ancient persons, that they have already one foot in the grave, and the rest of their life is nothing else but the bringing of these feet together.
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Shari Arison
Israeli Businesswoman
For most of my life, I have received messages - images and worded communications, sometimes even in an ancient language - that came to me from above.
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Stella McCartney
British Designer
We've all got to come together, and we've got to protect what's left of our ancient forests on this planet.
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Ovid
Roman Poet
Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.
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Michael Steinhardt
American Businessman
A little part of my life is built around ancient art.
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Voltaire
French Writer
Society therefore is as ancient as the world.
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Eric Greitens
American Politician
It's really important to have role models, and a lot of the ancients always talked about this. Seneca talked about this, Aristotle talked about this, and in fact, this was my boxing coach's philosophy in college, was that you have to have role models.
Quote examples
Mary Beard
The history of art is not just the history of artists; it is also the history of the people who viewed art. And that wider perspective can help us see some of the reasons why the art of the ancient world should still matter to us.
Quote examples
Jean-Marie Le Pen
French Politician
After all, you're not exactly a nation like all the other nations. You are unique, if only because you are such an ancient people, and because of the way you are spread all over the world and your obvious success in many fields.
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Alan Arkin
American Actor
Education does not mean jamming information into somebody's head. Rather, it's that ancient idea that all knowledge is within us; to teach is to help somebody pull it out of themselves.
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John Pearson
British Theologian
We usually say of ancient persons, that they have already one foot in the grave, and the rest of their life is nothing else but the bringing of these feet together.
Quote examples
Shari Arison
Israeli Businesswoman
For most of my life, I have received messages - images and worded communications, sometimes even in an ancient language - that came to me from above.
Quote examples
Stella McCartney
British Designer
We've all got to come together, and we've got to protect what's left of our ancient forests on this planet.
Quote examples
Ovid
Roman Poet
Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.
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Michael Steinhardt
American Businessman
A little part of my life is built around ancient art.
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Voltaire
French Writer
Society therefore is as ancient as the world.
Example 1 of 10
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