An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Ab Urbe Condita (History of Rome)
Author: Livy
Referenced in 2 episodes
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May 28, 2025
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Quoted directly regarding Hannibal's visit to Gades to make vows to Hercules, and referenced as a Roman historian who wrote about Hannibal's dream. Described as the 'exemplar' of Roman historians.
November 08, 2021
Context:
Referenced as 'Livy, the Roman historian' in connection with a counterfactual piece Tom wrote about what would have happened if Alexander had invaded Italy.