6 things to know about the Gallic Wars
Julius Caesar is known as one of the greatest generals of all time. He was so inspiring that he persuaded his army to cross the Rubicon River and march on…
The 13 scariest dictators in history
Power struggles and war have existed since the dawn of humanity. Even today, we struggle with international relations and division within our own country. On numerous occasions, however, twisted political leaders have risen to power. Dictators like …
8 things you didn’t know about the Battle at Teutoburg Forest
In the year 9 AD, the Roman Empire suffered a devastating military defeat. In the dark forests of Germania, three entire legions were wiped out in the span of a…
Today in military history: Julius Caesar is murdered
On the Ides of March, 44 BCE, Julius Caesar was murdered by his own senators, including his protege, Marcus Brutus. Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman politician and general who…
This is how Julius Caesar started a civil war
The title of Caesar and everything that it represents stems from the actions of a heroic man who had an undying thirst for advancement. That man, Julius Caesar, had a brilliant, tactical militant mind that he joined with the political shrewdness of …