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Theophrastus was a Greek philosopher and pupil of Plato's and Aristotle's, known for his Characters.

Tacitus was a Roman emperor who was appointed by the seante at the request of the military.

L. Tarquinius Priscus, born to an Etruscan family, became king of Rome.

Information on the man from Lesbos credited with creating the seven-string lyre.

Thales was a Greek Pre-Socratic philosopher from the Ionian city of Miletus (c. 620 - c. 546 B.C.) who predicted a solar eclipse.

Themistocles was an Athenian leader during the Persian War.

Biography of the Athenian leader Themistocles who led the Greeks during the Persian War. Themistocles biography by Bingley.

Theodoret was an ecclesiastical historian.

Theognis was probably born in the mid sixth century B.C. Unlike most of the early Greek poets, much of Theognis' elegiac poetry survives.

Theognis was a Greek elegaic poet from Megara, born about 540 B.C. Theognis Profile.

Short entry on Theophrastus, the Greek philosopher known for his Characters.

Plutarch's life of Theseus.

The Egyptian pharaoh, King Tut (Tutankhamen), who is known as the boy king, receives much attention although little is known about him.

Profile of Tyrtaeus of Sparta.

From Christopher Minster, About.com Guide to Latin American History. Túpac Amaru was the last member of the royal Inca family to ever rule over his people. The nephew of the last great Inca Emperor, Atahuallpa, he ruled over a handful of followers in the Peruvian jungle before becoming involved in an insurrection against the Spanish. He was captured and executed in 1572.