The Roman historian Suetonius’ biography of the controversial Emperor Tiberius ... deaths of Augustus’ young heirs, he found himself primed to become the next caesar of Rome.

From 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E., the Roman Empire saw a period of relative tranquility and prosperity now known as the Pax Romana ...

T iberius Caesar had the unenviable task of succeeding his stepfather Augustus. He would always be a pale shadow of the charismatic founder of the Roman Empire. Tiberius’s time in power was also ...

Click the FOLLOW button to be the first to know about this artist's upcoming lots, sold lots, exhibitions and articles Alfred Augustus Glendening Jr. was a British 19th Century painter who was born in ...

Social gatherings have consistently inspired artists across history, enabling them to encapsulate the spirit of diverse eras, cultures, and social dynamics.

Our critic calls his survey “scintillating and sweeping.” By Holland Cotter The Museum of Modern Art in New York is promoting Christophe Cherix, the chief curator of its drawings and prints ...

A rare painting by the street artist Banksy, inspired by the recently deceased Scottish painter Jack Vettriano, sold for nearly 4.3 million pounds ($5.5 million) Tuesday, according to auction ...

highlighting how Roman historians often shaped narratives for political ends – something that may also apply to the accounts of Caesar’s death. For example, the infamous emperor Tiberius’ reputation ...

With the intention of maintaining and restoring the Roman Republic, a large group of nobles assassinated Caesar on this fateful day in 44 BC. However, what came of the crime instead was a series of ...