A superb general and politician, Julius Caesar (c.100 BC – 44 BC / Reigned 46 – 44 BC) changed the course of Roman history. Although he did not rule for long, he gave Rome fresh hope and a ...
After winning the civil war and the death of his former ally and rival – Pompey the Great – Caesar became the sole master of Rome – a dictator for life. Caesar’s grand plans were cut short ...
Marcus Brutus:Then none have I offended. Marcus Brutus:Here comes his body, mourned by Mark Antony who, though he had no part in Caesar's death, shall receive the benefit of his dying, a place in ...
The title character in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, written in 1599, is stabbed to death by Roman senators. The play draws on the real-life assassination of Julius Caesar, 2,061 years ago.
Despite the flurry of bad omens surrounding him, Caesar heads to the Senate and is stabbed to death. Upon this discovery, the people rally against Cassius and Brutus, and war is waged against them ...