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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 ...
Given the chance to interrogate one of history’s most famous figures, what would you ask? Speaking on the HistoryExtra ...
In his 1599 play Julius Caesar, a host of Roman senators conspired against the title character and stabbed him to death. Caesar turns to his protege and friend, Brutus, and says, "Even you ...
Three key scenes from Julius Caesar are explored through performance, to unlock the meaning of the language and the development of characters. These short films are from the BBC series ...
When Cassius is reassured on this count he reveals his own fear of Caesar’s growing power, probes Brutus’s feelings on the matter, and tries to persuade him that something must be done about ...
Julius Caesar's popularity soars when he returns to Rome victorious after defeating the sons of Pompey. While the commoners continue to worship Caesar, the leaders of Rome become wary of Caesar's ...