Lynn Roller

Lynn Roller is a prominent professor at the University of California, Davis, known for her expertise in ancient history and archaeology. She has conducted extensive research on the Phrygian kingdom and its historical figures, including King Midas. In a recent news article, she provided insights into the historical context of Midas, explaining that he was regarded as a powerful king by the Assyrians during the 8th century BC, countering the popular myth of him as solely a greedy ruler.