Polybius of Megalopolis was not visiting Rome, nor there by choice or accident. He was a hostage brought to Rome along with a thousand of his fellow countrymen to ensure the good behavior of the Greek region of Achea. There the locals often gave their "Roman masters" problems due to Rome's governance of Polybius' home territory.
One of the greatest Greek historians was Herodotus. He was a historian that lived from 484 to 425 BC. He was born in Caria.
Pindar and Pausanias.
The two most impartant ancient historians who wrote about the Second Punic War were Polybius (a Greek) and Livy (a Roman).
I could be the great ancient Greek historian Plutarch who lived from 46 AD to 120 AD. The dates of my birth & death are approximations.
According to the Greek historian Herodotus ancient Egyptians used abacus.
Polybius was a Greek historian.
Polybius was a Greek historian.
The ancient Greek historian, Polybius recored the events at the Battle of Cannae. He is given credit for his works on the Punic Wars.
Polybius's full name is Polybius of Megalopolis. He was a Greek historian born around 200 BC in the city of Megalopolis, which is located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. Polybius is best known for his work "The Histories," which covers the rise of the Roman Republic and its expansion.
One of the greatest Greek historians was Herodotus. He was a historian that lived from 484 to 425 BC. He was born in Caria.
Pindar and Pausanias.
The two most impartant ancient historians who wrote about the Second Punic War were Polybius (a Greek) and Livy (a Roman).
I could be the great ancient Greek historian Plutarch who lived from 46 AD to 120 AD. The dates of my birth & death are approximations.
Which ancient Greek historian started a false rumor concerning the people who built the pyramids?
According to the Greek historian Herodotus ancient Egyptians used abacus.
Hecataeus, Herodotus,
A Classicist or an Ancient Historian