# Mark Antony
An Inside Look at Cleopatra’s Political Maneuvers: Navigating Power in Ancient Egypt
Cleopatra VII ascended the throne during a tumultuous period in Ancient Egypt's history. The Ptolemaic dynasty, to which she belonged, was fraught with internal strife and external threats. Political instability was rampant…
Here’s the Scoop on this Dysfunctional Dynasty in History
Few ruling families have been as dysfunctional, perverse, or given to more intra-familial murders, than the Ptolemaic Dynasty, which ruled…
16 People in History Who Schemed and Plotted Their Way to the Top
We all know someone who has committed some act of treachery – betrayal, lying, seduction, maybe even nepotism – in…
Frustrated Ambitions: The 10 Stages of How the Roman Republic Became an Empire
Born out of the expulsion of Rome’s monarchy in the late sixth century BC, the Roman Republic lasted for over…
Ancient Drunks: The 8 Biggest Drinkers of the Greco-Roman World
Overindulgence is nothing new. Since the practice of wine making first made its appearance in Greece in around 2,000 BC,…
History on Film: The Historical Accuracy of 8 Classic Movies
It might have been Mark Twain who wrote: “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story”,…
Ancient Ocean Wars: 6 Incredible Naval Battles
The seas have always been used for the expansion of empires and the conquering of worlds. Even in the ancient…
An Unstoppable Machine: 5 Steps in the Evolution of Roman Warfare
The Roman army was unquestionably one of the most effective military forces in history. However, ancient historians disagree over the…
The Bloody Assassination of a Roman Dictator “Julius Caesar”
The murder of Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BC was one of the most significant assassinations in history. The…
The Battle of Actium: Birth of an Empire
Not only is the Battle of Actium in 31 BC among the most crucial battles of the ancient world, but…