January happens to be the birth month of Cleopatra, who arguably tops the list of the most fascinating women in history. She was not the first queen or power figure in Egypt—there were Sobekneferu, ...

Bolstered by Pompey’s military support, the Senate ordered Caesar to disband his army and return to Rome. Instead, Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon in 49 BCE, igniting a civil war. For five ...

This is a Short History of the Roman Republic. Written by Kate Simants. With thanks to Dr. David Gwynn, Professor of Roman History at Royal Holloway University.

A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...

Julius Caesar reportedly said his last words in Greek ... For example, following the civil war between Caesar and Pompey, Caesar pardoned Brutus and appointed him to influential positions. These ...

In 60 BC, Crassus, Pompey and Julius Caesar formed the First Triumvirate. Crassus used the coalition to pass laws in the Senate that helped his business ventures in Asia. While his fortune was growing ...

The day we celebrate as New Year’s Day began in 45 BC when Julius Caesar revised the old ... For example, during a hard night of partying, Caesar made a New Year’s resolution to “lighten up on Pompey.

After Edwards shot the 3 with time winding down, Julius Randle could be seen on ESPN's cameras making his way towards the locker room. A review had held up the final inbounds play, but Randle was ...