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Like other intellecual 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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Cornelius Tacitus

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

Flavius Josephus

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

Livy

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

Suetonius

Suetonius, ( in full : Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus) (about 70–140 A.D.), a Roman historian.


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