An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

The Annals

Author: Tacitus

Referenced in 2 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

February 03, 2025

Context:

Mentioned as a historical source that covers Tiberius but not Caligula: 'we have Tacitus for Tiberius, but we don't have Tacitus for Caligula.' His historical works are referenced as containing fuller accounts of events.

June 27, 2024

Context:

Explicitly named as 'a history that has been known since the 16th century as the Annals.' Described as Tacitus's 'final and greatest work' which focused on the dynasty of Augustus, covering the reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero.