Cassius Dio

Cassius Dio, born in the year one hundred fifty, was a prominent historian, politician, and military personnel of ancient Rome. His extensive work as a historian is particularly notable for its depth and breadth, covering nearly one thousand years of Roman history.

Over a remarkable span of twenty-two years, Dio composed his historical accounts in Koine Greek, culminating in a comprehensive narrative that extends up until the year two hundred twenty-nine during the reign of Severus Alexander. His dedication to documenting the past has left a lasting legacy.

Many of Dio's writings have survived through the ages, preserved in their original form and through summaries crafted by later scholars. Notable among these are the works of Xiphilinus, a Byzantine monk from the eleventh century, and Zonaras, a chronicler from the twelfth century, who both contributed to the dissemination of Dio's historical insights.