A Long Time Ago…. is a recurring section featured within Star Wars Insider magazine. This section focuses on a specific year within the Star Wars timeline, exploring the various product launches and significant happenings related to the franchise during that period. Moreover, it takes note of relevant entertainment news outside the Star Wars universe, as well as important global events that transpired in that same year. The "A Long Time Ago…." segment first appeared in Star Wars Insider issue number 102.
- The premiere of The Phantom Menace!
- The Inaugural Celebration
- Chewbacca's Demise!
- Media Spotlight: Time Magazine Features Episode I
- Side Feature: A Month-by-Month Breakdown
- Side Feature: 1999 in the Real World
- Side Feature: Entertainment Highlights
- The premiere of Revenge of the Sith
- Episode III Trailer Release
- Letterman Digital Arts Center Grand Opening
- Star Wars Visionaries Publication
- Sith Score Recording Session
- A Tribute to Michael Sheard
- Lucas Announces Television Plans for the Star Wars Saga
- Side Feature: 2005 in the Real World
- Side Feature: Entertainment in 2005
- Star Wars Holiday Special Initial Broadcast
- Luke and Vader's Duel! in Print
- Attack of the Clone Series Launch
- Boba Fett's First Appearance
- Side Feature: Month-by-Month Highlights
- Side Feature: 1978 World News in Reality
- Side Feature: Entertainment Overview
- The Launch of StarWars.com: A Gateway to a Larger World Wedge Survives!
- Shadows of the Empire Makes its Debut!
- Imagining The Phantom!
- Side Feature: 1996: A Monthly Chronicle
- Side Feature: 1996: Global News from Reality
- Side Feature: 1996: Entertainment Highlights from Reality
- Heir to the Empire is Released!
- Preserving the Passion: The Roleplaying Products from West End Games
- Star Wars: Dark Empire Comic Series
- Welcoming New Characters: Grand Admiral Thrawn and Mara Jade are Introduced to the Star Wars Universe
- Side Feature: Month-by-Month Summary
- Side Feature: 1991: World News from Real Life
- Side Feature: 1991: Entertainment News from Real Life
- Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure is Released!
- All About Ewoks
- The Return of Tie-in Products
- Side Feature: Month by Month
- Side Feature: 1984: World News in Real Life
- Side Feature: 1984: Entertainment in Real Life
- Special Editions are Released!
- You Must Learn the Ways of the Force. Jedi Knight: Dark Forces is Released.
- Special Edition: Unexpected Moments
- The Saga Begins
- Side Feature: Month by Month
- Side Feature: 1997: World News in Real Life
- Side Feature: 1997: Entertainment in Real Life