Neagu Djuvara (1916-2018) was a prominent Romanian historian, essayist, and diplomat. His extensive work spanned medieval Romanian history, philosophy of history, and the history of ideas, often challenging conventional narratives with a critical and nuanced perspective. A staunch anti-communist, he spent decades in exile in France before returning to Romania, where he became a respected public intellectual. His notable works include 'A Brief Illustrated History of Romanians' and 'Mirrors of the Past: A History of Romanians'.