Despite its history, Alsop thinks it's the best thing he's ever done.

But despite its military history, "no shots have been fired in anger from the fort".

A University with a high scientific-technological profile despite its young history.

Despite his Family's martial history, he always saw himself as a scholar rather than a warrior.

He said he was not using drugs despite his history of drug abuse.

Despite the Society's long history, some firsts have been accomplished in relatively recent years.

The concept has not become a mainstream term in the field of international security despite its long history.

Despite the city's long history, almost no early colonial structures still survive.

Despite its history, the building is seen as one of the great examples of the new style.

Despite the school's short history, it has managed to achieve success in a myriad of events.