In 49 B.C. on the banks of the Rubicon, Julius Caesar faced a critical choice. To remain in Gaul meant forfeiting his power to his enemies in Rome. Crossing the river into Italy would be a ...
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 ...
BCE, ancient Rome witnessed one of the most infamous betrayals in history, the assassination of Julius Caesar. Known as the ...
Tales of ancient Rome have long enraptured modern audiences. Many movies and television series have examined the rise and fall of the empire and those who led it. Many comics have explored the ...
There are certain landmarks in Rome that you have to visit, no matter how touristy they are. You cannot leave the Eternal ...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Few men of history have as formidable or as mighty a reputation as Julius Caesar He is not only one of the central figures of Roman history but a man who shaped the future of the world as we know ...