“The Colchians, Ethiopians and Egyptians have thick lips, broad nose, woolly hair and they are burnt of skin.”
Quote by Herodotus
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Herodotus
Herodotus, known as the 'Father of History', was a renowned Greek historian. Born in 484 BC and died in 425 BC, he is celebrated for his meticulous research and unique narrative style. His masterpiece, 'The Histories', documents the Greco-Persian Wars and the customs of the regions around them. more
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