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Gaius Plinius Secundus (AD 23August 25, 79), better known as Pliny the Elder, was an author, naturalist, and natural philosopher as well as naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian. Spending most of his spare time studying, writing or investigating natural and geographic phenomena in the field, he wrote an encyclopedic work, Naturalis Historia, which became a model for all such works written subsequently. Pliny the Younger, his nephew, wrote of him in a letter to the historian Tacitus[1]

For my part I deem those blessed to whom, by favour of the gods, it has been granted either to do what is worth writing of, or to write what is worth reading; above measure blessed those on whom both gifts have been conferred. In the latter number will be my uncle, by virtue of his own and of your compositions.

Pliny is referring to the fact that Tacitus relied on his uncle's now missing work on the History of the German Wars. Pliny the Elder died on August 25, AD 79, while attempting the rescue by ship of a friend and his family from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that had just destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The prevailing wind would not allow his ship to leave the shore. His companions attributed the collapse and death to toxic fumes, but they were unaffected by the fumes, suggesting natural causes.[2]

Pliny's dates are pinned to the eruption of Vesuvius in August, 79, and a statement of his nephew that he died in his 56th year, which would make his birth in 23 CE.

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1. Beryl Which Baits You-Emerald
November 10, 2009

Nobody can question Pliny the Elder, who said that ‘Nothing Greens Greener’. Since his inspiration lay within the magic created by chromium and vanadium present in emerald, which produces its vibrant color. Moreover, there is a stronger reason behind this praiseworthy statement quoted by this Roman naturalist and natural philosopher. This vitreous luster crystal is intensely rich in its green shade with hints of blue, and is stable against light and heat and so does not fades. The vibrant colored stone derives its name from Latin ‘smaragdus’ through Greek ‘smaragdos’. This fascinating gre... (read more)

Author: Rajesh Kumar

2. Emerald - one of the oldest gemstones
September 10, 2009

‘Nothing Greens Greener’ is the best way that could have possibly described emeralds and Pliny the Elder chose to say it this way. For centuries the vivid green color of emerald has won the hearts of people from all over the world. Whether kings and rulers of the past or modern day celebrities,’ emeralds continue to remain highly sought after. The basic color of emeralds is green, which also gives this lovely gemstone its name. The Greek word ‘smarados’ which is derived from the French word ‘esmeralde’ denotes the color green. Emeralds are one of the oldest gemstones that ever existed a... (read more)

Author: Rajesh Kumar

3. Different Facts About The Ostritch
July 28, 2009

There are lots of animals in the world and numerous of them we know and learn about in school. But what about the other animals that we normally forget about? There are still hundreds of animals that we know about - but we rarely ever think about and don’t even know many facts concerning them. One of the most intriguing of these animals is the ostritch. When many people think about the ostritch they think of how they push their heads inside the ground when they are frightened. This was a rumor that was begun by the Roman philosopher - Pliny the Elder. This is untrue - but is similar to wh... (read more)

Author: Naomi West

4. The Magical Spice
October 31, 2007

• Its history dates back to 2800 BC when the Chinese used it to remedy colds, flu, and digestive disorders. • Moses used it as an ingredient for his anointing oils. • Roman Emperor Nero demanded that a year's supply of it be burned after he slaughtered his wife. • In the first century A.D., Pliny the Elder wrote that 350 grams of it was equivalent to more than five kilograms of silver. What substance could be so valued, so powerful, and so healing? A spice you likely have in the back of your kitchen cupboard . . . cinnamon. And it turns out that modern researcher doctors are jus... (read more)

Author: vincent platania

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