SAGAS: The Story Behind Brutus and Caesar In 44 BC, the Roman Republic was on the brink. Julius Caesar, the most powerful man ...

The story of Julius Caesar’s rise to power in the 50s and 40s B.C., first through the conquest of Gaul (modern France) and then by whirlwind campaigns throughout the Mediterranean, is as ...

A superb general and politician, Julius Caesar (c.100 BC – 44 BC / Reigned 46 – 44 BC) changed the course of Roman history. Although he did not rule for long, he gave Rome fre ...

First Evidence of Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain Could Rewrite History of the Roman Empire Published Nov 29, 2017 at 11:25 AM EST Updated Nov 29, 2017 at 11:45 AM EST ...

A blond Julius Caesar in a business suit looks too familiar for comfort Tina Benko, left, portrays Caesar’s wife, Calpurnia, and Gregg Henry, center left, portrays Julius Caesar on May 21.

The bulk of the credit for standardizing New Year's Day goes to Julius Caesar, who seized absolute power over Rome in 46 B.C., only to find that the mighty empire's calendar was hopelessly broken.

Have you wondered why the year begins on January 1st? It has everything to do with the Roman Empire and a mix-up of seasons. Author: Spencer Bruttig, Matt Gregory Published: 3:53 PM EST December ...