Introduction: A Hero from Rome’s Semi-Legendary Past In the early years of the Roman Republic, when the city was still fighting for survival among hostile neighbors and internal division, Rome …
Gaius Octavius, who would later be known as Augustus, started life in a family with strong political and military ties. Even after losing his father at a young age, he …
In the annals of Roman history, few figures stand out as prominently as Octavian, later known as Augustus. His ascension to power marked the end of the Roman Republic and …
The Roman Empire, unlike the largest empires of history, stood out for its remarkable success and longevity. Although it wasn’t the biggest, its power and influence have left a lasting …
by Andrew Mason What was the basis for the alliance behind those two great personalities of antiquity, Marcus Antoninus (Antony) and Cleopatra VII? What drew them together and what were …
Life: c. 446 – 365 BC “alter conditor Romae” by ‘Andraeus Papadopolus Dacicus Maximus’ Overview Marcus Furius Camillus was the most illustrious member of the family of Furia and is …
Life: 100 – 44 BC Caesar was tall, fair-haired, well built and of sound health. though he did suffer from the occasional epileptic fit. The historian Suetonius writes about Julius …
Life: 115 – 53 BC Crassus grew up as the son of a consul and distinguished general. His career to fame and phenomenal wealth began as he started purchasing the …
Life: 157 – 86 BC Gaius Marius was of humble beginnings, having been born near the town of Arpinum in Latium. First serving in Spain, Marius was essentially a military …
Life: 159-121 BC Early Life After the violent death of Tiberius Gracchus, the Gracchus family wasn’t finished yet. Gaius Gracchus, a flamboyant and powerful public speaker, was to be a far …
Life: 168-133 BC Early Life Tiberius and his brother Gaius Gracchus were to be two men who should become famous, if not infamous, for their struggle for the lower classes …
Period: 123 – 23 BC The story of the late Roman republic is essentially a tragic one. Yet the various causes for the demise of the republic are far from …
