Herodotus (c.484–425 BC), Greek historian, wood engraving, published in 1864 - Stockillustratie

Herodotus (c. 484–425 BC, ancient Greek historian) reads his story and is crowned with the laurel wreath. He was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent, and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative. Woodcut engraving, published in 1864.