Julius Caesar was always going to be a tough act to follow, but Augustus didn’t just manage to outstrip his predecessor in ...
Quote of the Day: Augustus Caesar, Rome's first emperor, founded the Roman Empire. His quote emphasizes respect earned ...
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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 ...
Rome. 29 B.C.E. The Republic has fallen, and Roman politics are a real hot mess. Octavius Caesar — soon to be known as Augustus — has seized control of the empire, after chasing down the senators who ...
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a history buff at heart. In a recent New Yorker profile, the tech mogul revealed that his fascination with the ancient Roman emperor Augustus even figured into his 2012 ...
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