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 ...

So, what caused the downfall of the Roman Empire (which began in 27 BC)? Economy, administration: why did the Roman Empire collapse? For several decades, barbarian tribes had been challenging ...

The Roman Empire existed for approximately 500 years, ... Sea, other parts of Europe and the U.K. The Han Dynasty existed for approximately 425 years, from approximately 206 BC to 220 AD, ...

A hoard of gold and silver Roman coins dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero have been found during building works in Worcestershire. The treasure, consisting of 1,368 Iron Age and Roman coins ...

A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town ...

Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that ...