You're hanging out with a group of friends late at night. You want to ask a silly question to start a discussion.
If you could live in any period in history, which one would it be?
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You're a tour guide at an art museum. You're telling the story of an artist who lived a long time ago. You want to explain when this person lived. You say:
To put this piece in historical context, it was created during the period when Europeans were just beginning to explore the New World.
There's a TV show that you like which is about Roman gladiators. You're describing the show to a friend who hasn't seen it. You start by saying:
It takes place in Ancient Rome.
You've just read the news that the famous CEO of a large company is going to resign. You respect him, as do many other people, so you write in the comment section of the new website:
His resignation definitely marks the end of an era for Ample.
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