Pliny the Elder

Roman naturalist, statesman and army commander who lived in the 1st century CE. Author of the Natural History and the History of the German Wars. Died in Stabiae in 79 CE from fumes created by the eruption of Vesuvius after attempting a naval rescue of his friends.

Amateur classicist and photographer living in lovely Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. I love history, maps, film, travel, hiking, and photography. Maaaaybe some video games too.