The Gracchi Brothers would see the emergence of the new political faction, the populares. The fighting between them and the senatorial elite would see the eventual dissolution of the Roman Republic as politics started to get extreme. Continue reading Tiberius Gracchus: Start of civil disobedience
The tale of Sextus Pompey, the youngest son of Pompey who took up piracy against Octavian and Anthony in a bid to win power himself. Continue reading The Last Pompeian
Pompey the Great was one of the most prominent persons in the Roman Republic. The one who added a lot of territory, was he a brilliant general or administrator or a great marketer or a combination of the above? Continue reading Pompey: Great General or Marketer?
A civilization that expands makes many enemies. This man was the greatest enemy of the Roman Republic and inflicted a lot of punishment with his steadfast hatred of Rome. Continue reading Rome’s Greatest Nemesis: Hannibal Barca
The Cursus Honorum’s 3rd major office was that of Praetor. There were a lot of powers, responsibility and perks associated with this task, but not many would get elected. Continue reading Praetor: Judicial Leaders
Parmenion was the most experienced soldier in Alexander the Great’s army, but has often been given a lower standing in history. Does he really deserve that? Continue reading Parmenion: A man unfairly judged?
Roman Imperium 