biography of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar (100 44 BCE)
Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman military and political leader. In 78 BCE Caesar began his political career in the Forum at Rome as an advocate, known for his oratory and ruthless prosecution of former governors notorious for extortion and corruption. Cicero once commen....
Julius Ceaser
Everyone knows of Julius Caesar and about his assassination, but do they know who he really was and what he did for history? Julius Caesar made incredible contributions to his country and was well liked. He once said I would rather be first in a little Iberian village than second in Rome. J....
Pompey the Great
Pompey the Great was a Roman general and statesman, the ally and son-in-law of Julius Caesar. Pompey and Julius Caesar will later become arch-rival for power. Pompey real name is Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus. Pompey was born in Rome on September 29, 106 bc, into a senatorial family; his father was Gnaeus ....
Roman Art
Roman art
As a primary source, the visual arts offer us much evidence as to what life was like in Ancient Rome. Roman art included many forms and styles and was greatly influenced by Greek styles for a long period of time. Visual arts came in the form of indivi....