Roman–Jewish historian and military leader (c. 37–c. 100). Josephus was born in 37 CE in what is now Palestine. Josephus is remembered as a writer and historian, a citizen of Ancient Rome. Notable works include “The Jewish War”, “Antiquities of the Jews” and “The Life of Flavius Josephus”.
Before and after
- from c. 30 CE to 325 CEEarly Christianity
- 7 April 30 CECrucifixion of Jesus
- c. 33 CEDeath of Jesus Christ
- 33 CEOrigins of Christianity
- 37 CEBirth of Josephus
- 16 March 37 CEDeath of Tiberius
- 15 December 37 CEBirth of Nero
- 30 December 39 CEBirth of Titus
- 24 January 41 CEDeath of Caligula
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- from c. 776 BCE to 500 CEAncient Olympic Games
- c. 520 BCECarving of the Behistun inscription
- c. 430s BCEHerodotus writes the Histories
- 2nd century BCEVenus de Milo
- c. 4 BCENativity of Jesus
- June 313 CEEdict of Milan
The era
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