Ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral, a centuries-old security force stands watch: the Swiss Guard. Known for their vivid uniforms and storied legacy, these elite soldiers are more than ceremonial figures.

Following Nero’s death, Rome was plunged into chaos ... Aulus Vitellius to be the rightful Emperor. And when the Praetorian Guard asked for the money they had been promised for deserting ...

The role of leader of the Praetorian Guard, known as a prefect, was therefore a powerful one. Following the example of Rome’s ...

Titus Caesar Vespasianus ruled Rome for just two years from 79-81 CE after the death of his father Vespasian, the founder of ...

the Praetorian Guard, would be called in. The Roman God of Justice was called Justitia and she holds the scales of justice. The Tarpeian Rock was a steep cliff in ancient Rome. It was commonly ...

His extravagance soon emptied Rome’s treasury ... including members of his Praetorian Guard. To prevent reprisals, they also killed his wife and daughter. Dead but certainly not mourned ...