Ariel Durant was a Ukrainian-born American writer and historian who was born in 1898 and passed away in 1981. She is best known for her collaboration with her husband, Will Durant, on the 10-volume series, The Story of Civilization, which covers the history of Western civilization from ancient times to the 20th century. Ariel Durant was responsible for much of the research and writing for the series, and her contributions were crucial to its success.

Ariel Durant was also a prolific writer in her own right, and she authored several books on philosophy, literature, and history. She was particularly interested in the role of women in history, and her book, The Life of Greece, includes a chapter on the lives of Greek women. She was also a strong advocate for education and believed that the study of history was essential for understanding the present and shaping the future.

Ariel Durant was a highly influential figure in the field of history and literature, and her contributions to The Story of Civilization have made it one of the most important works in the field.