Thinking of Rome's past, our nation's future as 'No King's Day' nears The American republic stands at an eerily similar crossroads as ancient Rome, a Logan Square resident notes.

Ancient Rome: How Caligula went from being a beloved ruler to one of the most cruel emperors An excerpt from ‘The Shortest History of Ancient Rome’, by Ross King. Ross King ...

In 49BC, Rome’s greatest general was Julius Caesar.He had complete control of the army, but he wanted to rule Rome like a king again. Some senators didn’t like this and they killed him in 44BC ...