I am rather fond of my native land and her robust and quirky republican traditions, but Jesus did not preach democracy nor ...

When Octavian refused to take a title associated with monarchy, he was given the title "Augustus" as a religious station. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, this title was meant to contrast ...

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 ...

His adopted son Octavian became Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain came almost 100 years before Claudius's successful conquest in AD43 Pottery found at the site ...

Having fought his way into power, Augustus used religion as a tool to protect his position and promote his political agenda. Having gained power by force in a bitterly fought civil war ...

Augustus was Julius Caesar's great-nephew ... Known at that point as Octavian, he quickly outshone all his peers in the scramble for absolute power. The pivotal moment in his rise was the defeat ...

The city has doubled in size since the last channel was built. 33 B.C. After the chaotic civil wars Octavian (later Emperor Augustus) improves Rome’s water by building the Aqua Julia.

A few isolated showers will persist overnight, particularly through the first part of it. There will be a mix of clear spells and patchy cloud. Breezy in places. Monday Lengthy bright spells ...

Visiting the Gardens of Augustus is a great option for those who want to admire views of Capri but don't have the time to hike a great distance. The terraced, multilevel gardens overlook some of ...

Led by superstars such as Vince Carter, Seimone Augustus and Chauncey Billups, the evening featured multiple speeches, some laughs, and a whole lot of tears. Let's take a look at a few ...