Julius Caesar, an accomplished military general and cunning politician, is perhaps remembered as one of the most consequential figures who rose to power during the Roman Republic – and led to its ...

The Roman Senate is often remembered as a noble institution of tradition and wisdom. But in the 5th century, its actions may have accelerated the empire’s decline. By supporting certain generals, ...

Senators in the first century AD held much less power than their predecessors, although the Senate still had the right to confer the title of emperor. This alone ensured that the Senate and its ...