Great people: Herodotus.

Herodotus (Ἡρόδοτος Ἁλικαρνᾱσσεύς) (Hēródotos) was known as a Greek historian and geographer. He was born 484 B C, in Halicarnassus, Caria, Asia Minor.

Herodotus traveled extensively through various countries. This helped in learning a great deal about the history and geography of ancient places.

The Histories of Herodotus is his notable work.

Herodotus died 425 B C, in Thurii, Calabria.