Aelian s "Historical Miscellany (Varia Historia)" is a pleasurable example of light reading for Romans of the early third century. Offering engaging anecdotes about historical figures, retellings of legendary events, and enjoyable descriptive pieces, Aeli
Aelian s "Historical Miscellany (Varia Historia)" is a pleasurable example of light reading for Romans of the early third century. Offering engaging anecdotes about historical figures, retellings of legendary events, and enjoyable descriptive pieces, Aelian s collection of nuggets and narratives appealed to a wide reading public.
