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 ...

Although it has sat unnoticed, unloved and rather overgrown for several decades, the famed Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome is getting a much needed facelift. Professional Rome guide Agnes Crawford ...

Visitors to the home of Augustus Caesar in Rome can now see restored frescos that were never before displayed to the public, reports the AFP. To protect the fragile artwork, the rooms will only be ...

Many of us learn about the history and politics of ancient Rome in high school, but few of us continue caring about the iconic city after we leave the classroom. But for Mark Zuckerberg, billionaire ...

Augustus Caesar was a master of ‘fake news’. He controlled what his subjects heard. He rewrote history to suit his purposes. His fans lapped it all up. Notice any parallels? “Basically, through a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...