Description: (Russian Archaeologist and Historian)
Mikhail Rostovtzeff was a prominent historian known for his expertise in ancient Roman and Greek history. Throughout his career in the 19th and 20th centuries, he made significant contributions to the field. Rostovtzeff was a respected member of prestigious institutions such as the Russian Academy of Science, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. His work has had a lasting influence on our knowledge of classical antiquity.