An aspiring dictator, fueled by popular resentment, overthrows a failing republic. We've seen this show before ...

A superb general and politician, Julius Caesar (c.100 BC – 44 BC / Reigned 46 – 44 BC) changed the course of Roman history. Although he did not rule for long, he gave Rome fresh hope and a ...

Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that ...

Born around 100 B.C., Caesar’s boyhood was marked by the Social Wars, a series of struggles in which Rome’s Italian allies fought for the right to Roman citizenship and its privileges. In 81 B ...

Rome wasn't built in a day, but if you only have a day to see it, travel host Rick Steves recommends doing the Caesar Shuffle. That might sound like a thumbs-driven dance that will get you laughed ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...

I enjoy reading books that analyze history. Last year I received a signed copy of a book by William J. Federer titled “Change to Chains: The 6,000 Year Quest for Control.” This book was published ...

two popular shows that cast the stories of Emperor Augustus and Julius Caesar onto the ancient forums each evening during the summer months. These screenings have become a mainstay of Rome’s ...

It features 632 sites across the UK, Europe and into Africa including urban settlements and mountain passes The map covers approximately 4 million square miles (10 million square km) of land and ...

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...