ancient history

English

Noun

ancient history (uncountable)

1. (idiomatic) That which happened a long time ago and not worth discussing any more.

   Who cares if he said those things at the beginning of the year? That's ancient history now.

2. A period of history generally seen as occurring before the Middle Ages, that is, before the fall of the Roman Empire. Includes Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

Translations

See also

• bygones
• water under the bridge