Definition of ancient history

ancient historynoun

lịch sử cổ đại

/ˌeɪnʃənt ˈhɪstri//ˌeɪnʃənt ˈhɪstri/

The term "ancient history" refers to the historical period before the present time, specifically before the Middle Ages, which began in Europe around the 5th century AD. This definition varies by region and cultural tradition; for example, medieval historians in Asia or Africa might consider events from the past millennium to be "ancient" by their standards. The use of the word "ancient" itself comes from the Latin word antiquus, meaning "old" or "venerable." In ancient times, historians themselves often used similar words to describe events and people falling outside their immediate experience. The phrase "ancient history" as we know it today, however, began to take shape during the Renaissance in Europe, as scholars rediscovered and celebrated the forgotten cultures and accomplishments of the classical world (such as Greece and Rome). Since then, the term has connoted both the fascinating stories of the past and the enduring significance of those stories for our own time.

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the history of societies that existed thousands of years ago, especially in Rome, Greece and Egypt

lịch sử của các xã hội tồn tại hàng ngàn năm trước, đặc biệt là ở Rome, Hy Lạp và Ai Cập

Example:
  • a professor of ancient history

    một giáo sư về lịch sử cổ đại

something that happened or existed a long time ago that is no longer important

một cái gì đó đã xảy ra hoặc tồn tại từ lâu rồi mà không còn quan trọng nữa

Example:
  • Don't worry, our disagreements are ancient history.

    Đừng lo lắng, những bất đồng của chúng ta đã là chuyện xưa rồi.