Historia Naturalis

*Historia Naturalis*, written by Pliny the Elder in the 1st century AD, is an extensive encyclopedic work that surveys the natural world. It covers topics such as astronomy, geography, zoology, botany, mineralogy, and medicine, compiling available knowledge of the time. Its goal is to document and explain the natural phenomena and substances around us, serving as a comprehensive reference for scholars and curious readers alike. Despite some inaccuracies by modern standards, it remains a valuable historical record of early scientific thought and the Roman Empire’s understanding of nature.