The breadth of subject matter found in The natural history is especially fun and engaging. The topics include astronomy, mathematics, geography, ethnography, anthropology, human physiology, zoology, botany, agriculture, horticulture, pharmacology, mining, mineralogy, sculpture, art, and precious stones. What I like about the Histories of Herodotus is that it is really fun to read and his first hand accounts are so interesting and sometimes hilarious. There was a section where he mentions that Dark skinned Indians have BLACK semen! Haha I laughed so hard at that part. He writes in such a way that I could read his stories aloud at a campfire and entertain any listeners and avoid boredom (For the most part!) Pliny on the other hand makes me very sleepy sometimes lol, but I appreciate his thoroughness. The way he incorporates the stories of others, and at times even doubts what others say and let’s the reader know that this fact might not be true is very cool IMO. I bet that he was really connected with his community, and when a friend returned from travel, I imagine that he would interview them and write down their testimonies. I have found GEMS in both books. His description of the gods is awesome. One of my favorite sections is his explanation of lightning and rain. Oh and he mentions that Leaving the Dead unburied is displeasing to the Gods. That they send sickness and plagues upon those who do not bury the dead, animals and people alike. It’s like a like a Law of nature he says, and there’s something so wise and insightful about that way of interpretation IMO. Any suggestions?