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 ...

The man who seized all of Rome without destroying the RepublicStories that make the world a little more interesting #85 Introduction44 BC. Julius Caesar was assassinated. He had gained immense power, ...

History is filled with rich examples of effective leadership that US policymakers should heed while searching for solutions to present crises. On Wednesday, two distinguished panels gathered at AEI to ...

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 ...

Why did Rome last for over 1,000 years?When you hear the words "ancient Rome," what comes to mind?The Colosseum, gladiators, Caesar, Augustus, the Roman Empire.Or perhaps dates like "founded in 753 BC ...

The latter days of the Roman Republic, which preceded the Roman Empire, were marred by political instability, as senators conspired against one another to hold onto power at the expense of the people.

Augustus frames life as a performance, one where everybody takes a part, plays it out, and eventually exits when it ends. His opening question, whether he played his part well, is not about wealth or ...