Cicero: Philosophy, Beliefs & Notable Achievements
Cicero, born Marcus Tullius Cicero, was a renowned philosopher, orator and writer who lived in Rome in the first century BC. He used his excellent abilities in writing and public...
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The Roman General who got kidnapped and later hunted down and executed his kidnappers
Just as the modern world grapples with the menace of pirates so did the ancient world struggle with the problem. Navies of powerful ancient kingdoms had a difficult time making...
Marcus Licinius Crassus – The Richest Man in Rome
Known for his involvement in setting up the First Triumvirate of Rome, Roman general and politician Marcus Licinius Crassus was one of the most influential individuals in the decades before...
Pompey the Great: History, Major Facts & Greatest Accomplishments
Pompey the Great (died 48 BC in Pelusium, Egypt), Roman Republic General and statesman, came to prominence in the 1st century BC with a series of astounding military campaigns, particularly...
12 Greatest Ancient Military Commanders
The ancient military commanders that we are about to explore led thousands of men into the heat of battles, allowing them to secure victories upon victories. Some of them were...