It’s striking to compare the radical departure in Jesus Christ’s message from the kingdom of domination, intimidation and ...

One of these was led by his great-uncle, Julius Caesar. Then Augustus got a lucky break. In 46 BC, Caesar won the civil war and was named dictator of Rome. To secure his position, he needed an heir.

Order had given way to anarchy and only might was right. Julius Caesar was convinced something had to change. Rising through the political ranks, he eventually became governor of Gaul. This gave ...

(Image from White House video) Commentators love to compare Donald Trump’s norm-breaking ways to Julius Caesar’s momentous decision to “cross the Rubicon” in 49 B.C.E. By leading his ...

For those who don’t know, in “Julius Caesar,” Cassius is the guy who ... A convincing nervous wreck, maybe. A calm, cool, collected conspirator? As the Romans might say, “No dice.” ...