George Woudhuysen

In this engaging discussion, George Woudhuysen, an expert in fourth-century Roman historiography, and Justin Stover, a specialist in Medieval Latin, delve into the life and works of Sextus Aurelius Victor. They reveal how Victor's once-revered large-scale history shaped Roman historiography yet remained largely forgotten. The duo explores Victor's influential relationships with esteemed contemporaries, the significance of epitomes, and his impact on later historical narratives. Their findings not only recover a lost legacy but also reshape current understanding of late Roman history.