Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar's greatest achievements

Top 16 Julius Caesar Achievements – (What Made Him Great)

Tom Curley

Was Julius Caesar a good leader? His record of military conquests and administrative reforms profoundly influenced the Roman Republic. Caesar’s ...

A Spartan Soldier

Rome vs Sparta – Who Would Win At Their Peak?

Tom Curley

History is brimming with stories of ancient empires and legendary rivalries; few are as renowned as Rome and Sparta. These ...

Artwork of Julius Caesar's horse

The Story of Julius Caesar’s Horse – Myth and Reality

Tom Curley

“It is said, also, that Caesar, the Dictator, had a horse, which would allow no one to mount but himself, ...

Artwork of Cleopatra

Cicero and Cleopatra – The Clash of Republic and Monarchy

Tom Curley

The relationship between Cicero and Cleopatra is symbolic of the seismic shifts occurring in the late Roman Republic. This article ...

Belisarius, a Roman general reduced to begging on the street, recognized by a Roman soldier (1776). Fabre museum, Montpellier, France

Top 10 Greatest Roman Generals – (Republic and Empire)

Tom Curley

When it comes to military prowess, the annals of history resonate with the names of extraordinary leaders who shaped the ...

Artwork depicting a gay Roman Emperor and his lover

Gay Roman Emperors – Ancient Taboos vs Modern Perspectives

Tom Curley

Step into the captivating world of Gay Roman Emperors – a historical tapestry woven with intrigue, passion, and political finesse. ...

Artwork of a portrait of a man wearing a laurel wreath

Laurel Wreath Symbolism – Ancient Myths to Modern Medals

Tom Curley

With its simple yet elegant design, the laurel wreath has symbolized victory, honor, and achievement for thousands of years. From ...

Gaius Julius Caesar, Art History Museum, Vienna, Austria

What if Julius Caesar Wasn’t Assassinated?

Tom Curley

What if Julius Caesar hadn’t met his fate on the Ides of March? Imagine the course of history if he ...