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 ...

Roman proconsul Julius Caesar conducts a series of military campaigns ... Caesar’s combination of wealth and military clout struck fear and loathing into the hearts of senators back in Rome ...

In the middle of the civil war that would bring him to power, Julius Caesar spent the winter of 48 BC in Egypt. There he met Cleopatra, the woman who would set Roman nerves on edge for most of the ...

But why do people fear this particular date? And what are the “Ides of March”? The answer lies in one of the most (in)famous historical events – the assassination of Julius Caesar on March ...

Brutus:What means this shouting? Brutus:I do fear, the people choose Caesar for their king. Cassius:Ay, do you fear it? Cassius:Then must I think you would not have it so. Brutus:I would not ...

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 ...