History

I came across this story while reading Herodotus, and honestly, this one stayed with me.

Croesus, the king of Lydia, was known for being extremely wealthy. He had everything a powerful king could want, and he was proud of it.

When Solon of Athens visited him, Croesus showed him… pic.twitter.com/hxsN8bGAGO

— HerodotusWave (@HerodotusWave) September 9, 2026