While Roman leaders cavorted and gulped wine, impoverished commoners seethed with resentment and rage. Then, one man became a symbol of an uprising …
9 Fascinating Facts About Julius Caesar, 'Dictator for Perpetuity'
Historians have wrestled over his legacy for more than 2,000 years. Was he a savior, tyrant or tragic hero? Here are nine must-know facts about Caesar. Plus, learn about other important figures in Roman history.
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The Ides of March isn't exactly tops when it comes to well-known dates on the calendar, but thanks to a murder in ancient Rome and a play written by …
Julius Caesar (100 B.C.E.-44 B.C.E.) was a towering figure of ancient Rome, a populist politician and brilliant military strategist who overthrew a …
Marcus Aurelius (121 to 180 C.E.) never meant for his "Meditations" to be published, let alone read and quoted by truth-seekers for millennia. The …
For being one of the most famous women in history, the real Cleopatra (69 to 30 B.C.E.) is shrouded in mystery. She ruled Egypt for 22 years, …