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The Historia Augusta: what is fake?
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Is there a comprehensive source anywhere that details what has been proven false (or reasonably determined false) in the Historia Augusta and what can be trusted? I know this is a difficult question, but I'm curious what information and what kind of opinions are out there. The best guide that I know of is here: http://www.livius.org/hi-hn/ha/hist_aug.html
David J. Cord
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#2
See Ronald Syme's Ammianus and the Historia Augusta (Oxford 1968), Emperors and Biography (Oxford 1973), and the various volumes of the Bonner Historia Augusta Colloquium.

Cheers,

R
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#3
Great! Thanks.
David J. Cord
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#4
Hi,

There is also a collection of Syme's articles about Historia Augusta:

Syme, R., 1983. Historia Augusta Papers, Oxford.

Greetings
Alexandr
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#5
Syme should be a good source. I've liked other things by him that I've read and he has an excellent reputation.
David J. Cord
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