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The Punic Wars: First, Second, and Third, With Maps
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The Punic Wars: First, Second, & Third, With Maps

The Punic Wars, a series of three significant conflicts between Carthage and Rome, spanned from 264 BCE to 146 BCE. These wars, fought over territorial disputes, economic control, and political…
Gaius Marius: Military Reforms, the Cimbri, & Sulla
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Gaius Marius: Military Reforms, Cimbrian War, & Sulla

Gaius Marius, a prominent figure in Roman history, is best known for his remarkable military reforms and contributions to the late Roman Republic during the turbulent first century BCE. He…
Gracchi Brothers: Reforms, Significance & Deaths
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Gracchi Brothers: Reforms, Significance & Deaths

In our ancient sources on Roman history, the Gracchi brothers, Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, emerge as compelling figures who ignited transformative change. Their lives and the dramatic events leading to…
Rubicon River: Italy, Definition, Julius Caesar, & Facts
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Rubicon River: Italy, Definition, Julius Caesar, & Facts

The Rubicon River, located in northeastern Italy, is a relatively modest waterway that has played an outsized role in history, particularly during the time of Julius Caesar. This unassuming river…
Cato the Younger: Quotes, Biography, Books, & Death
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Cato the Younger: Quotes, Biography, Books, & Death

Cato the Younger, often referred to simply as Cato, was a prominent Roman statesman and philosopher during the late Roman Republic. He is renowned for his unwavering commitment to the…
Queen Cleopatra: Biography, Death, & Affair With Caesar
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Queen Cleopatra: Biography, Affair With Caesar, & Death

Cleopatra was an Egyptian queen known for her beauty, intelligence and political skill. She was born in 69 BC and ruled Egypt for over 20 years. During her life, she…
Sulla: Social War, Civil War, Dictatorship, & Proscriptions
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Sulla: Social War, Civil War, Dictatorship, & Proscriptions

Lucius Cornelius Sulla, known to history simply as Sulla, was a towering figure in the late Roman Republic, whose actions left an indelible mark on Roman politics and society. Born…
Mark Antony: Cleopatra, Death, Life, & Facts
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Mark Antony: Cleopatra, Death, Life, & Facts

Mark Antony, also known as Marcus Antonius, is a prominent figure in Roman history. Born in 83 BC, Antony's life was marked by both remarkable achievements and personal shortcomings. This…
Scipio Africanus: Timeline, Battles, & Legacy
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Scipio Africanus: Timeline, Battles, & Legacy

Scipio Africanus, also known as Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, was one of ancient Rome's most celebrated and influential military leaders. He played a key role in the Second Punic War,…
Roman Empire Timeline
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Roman Empire Timeline: Kingdom, Republic, Empire

The following is a timeline of the history of the Roman Empire, primarily consisting of significant legal, territorial, and political changes in the Roman Kingdom, Republic, and Empire (West). Key…

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