Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the founder of the Roman Empire and reigned from 27 BC until he died in AD 14. Excavations carried out by researchers from the University ...

History buffs will be able to stroll close to the spot where legend says Julius Caesar met his bloody end, when Rome authorities open a new walkway on the ancient site on Tuesday.

Augustus Born 63 BC Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD Pivotal moment: In accepting his inheritance from Julius Caesar, Augustus turned the republic into the empire. There was very little in the family ...

The popular Roman dictator was stabbed 23 times by dozens of conspiring senators and appointed politicians, who were either heroes or traitors, depending on whether you accept Shakespeare’s ...

* Augustus transformed Rome, shaped Western civilisation * Anniversary events include shows, exhibitions, debates * Legacy also has dark side; Mussolini was great admirer By Philip Pullella ROME, ...