Herodotus: The Father of History

Herodotus and History (1x1)

Air date: Mar 22, 2022

This scene-setting talk ushers you into the course by identifying key issues of definition and terminology; explaining what is known about the life of Herodotus; providing background on the ancient Greek world; and summarizing the momentous events, particularly the Persian Wars, that spur Herodotus to write.