As one of history's most famous figures, many stop to wonder what Cleopatra VII Philopator really looked like.

The life of Gaius Cornelius Gallus (ca. 70–27 BCE) shows what happened to politicians in ancient Rome who fell out of favor ...

In the first century BC, in the midst of a power struggle between Julius Caesar’s potential successors, the suggestion of a salacious scandal was wielded as a potent weapon. Caesar had unexpectedly ...

After Julius Caesar’s death the Roman Senate declared him a god, a decision that transformed the political landscape. This episode reveals how the young Octavian adopted the title Divi Filius, “son of ...

Daniel Caesar returned to NPR’s Tiny Desk with a sampling of material from his latest album, Son of Spergy. Backed by a 12-piece choir, the performance marked a grand return for the musician who last ...

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Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, left an indelible mark on history. Her life story is a tapestry of romance, power struggles, and political intrigue. Amidst all ...

Teachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ruler — Augustus Caesar ...

The annals of history are filled with tales of great leaders who have left their mark on the world, shaping the course of human events through their actions, decisions, and vision. From conquerors who ...

Octavian Dean, the subject of our story, could have written those song lyrics. The genesis of this feature about the Madison High School senior came from his ability as an athlete, and maybe his ...

Being a Roman emperor was a risky job. It wasn't unusual for emperors to be killed by usurpers wanting to remove them from power. They also faced many health challenges, such as death from epidemics ...

Daniel Caesar releases “Have a Baby (with me),” a lead single from his upcoming album Son of Spergy The track explores emotional detachment, legacy and the ache of lost love The album reflects on his ...