In 49 B.C. on the banks of the Rubicon, Julius Caesar faced a critical choice. To remain in Gaul meant forfeiting his power to his enemies in Rome. Crossing the river into Italy would be a ...

A rare coin minted by Marcus Junius Brutus after he helped assassinate Julius Caesar will go to auction ... Brutus minted coins such as the silver denarius, which was worth about a day's pay ...