HISTORIANS

Like other intellectual pursuits, history fascinated the Ancient Romans, who took great pride in recording important events. The Ancient Roman Historians channel uncovers the biographies of some of Rome's greatest historians.

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Suetonius

Suetonius, ( in full : Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus) (about 7-140 A.D.), a Roman historian.

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  • Cornelius Tacitus
    Cornelius Tacitus

    Tacitus, Cornelius (55-120? A.D.), a Roman historian. He was also a statesman, serving as proconsul of Asia. See more »

  • Flavius Josephus
    Flavius Josephus

    Josephus, Flavius (37-95?), the Roman name of Joseph ben Matthias, a Jewish historian and military leader. See more »

  • Livy
    Livy

    Livy, or Titus Livius, a Roman historian. He was born in Patavium (now Padua), Italy, but spent most of his life in Rome. See more »

  • Suetonius
    Suetonius

    Suetonius, ( in full : Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus) (about 7-140 A.D.), a Roman historian. See more »

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