Description: (Scholar)
Alexander Polyhistor, a Greek scholar enslaved by the Romans during the Mithridatic War, later became a renowned writer and scholar in Italy as a Roman citizen. His prolific writings covered historical and geographical accounts of various ancient civilizations, shedding light on antiquarian and eastern Mediterranean subjects. He was known for his extensive work "Upon the Jews," which excerpted and preserved many otherwise unknown texts. Despite the majority of his writings being lost, the surviving fragments showcase his deep knowledge and expertise in a wide range of subjects.