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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 500 years, and presided over Rome’s growth from a small, unimportant township…
Ancient History
The Rise and Fall of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey: 4 Critical Events that Shaped the First Triumvirate
Alliances have always been at the forefront of human history, and they were a feature of ancient Rome. By 60…
Ancient History
This Day In History: Julius Caesar Crosses the Rubicon (49 BC)
On this day in history in 49 B.C.- Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River and starts a civil war in…