Platner Shows Why the Supreme Court Was Right on Campaign Spending People Who Should Never Work in Democratic Politics Again Audio By Carbonatix Thoughts on the 2,000th anniversary of Augustus’ death.

Julius Caesar’s assassination did not end his influence it turned him into a god. On January 1, 42 BC, the Senate declared Caesar divine, giving Octavian a powerful tool in the fight for power. Using ...

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, over the ...

As July winds down and we reach the month of August, teachers and parents know that it is almost time to start gearing up for the new term, and yours truly is no exception. But August is famous in ...

Quote of the Day by Augustus Caesar: The Augustus Caesar quote “Young men, hear an old man to whom old men hearkened when he was young” offers powerful insight into leadership, credibility, experience ...

With degrees in Etruscology and Roman architectural history, Diane Favro has traveled to every corner of the Roman Empire, from Algeria to Germany to Lebanon, and written several books on the subject ...

This story is a collaboration with Biography.com. Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius: the long-hidden villa that may mark the final resting place of ...