A superb general and politician, Julius Caesar (c ... the northern borders of the empire and tackle its enemies in the east. At home, he reformed the Roman calendar, tackled local government ...

As some of you perhaps know, I was in Rome earlier this month, providing commentary for various news networks who were ...

To understand how this democratic ideal morphed into a dictator-ruling empire, paving the way for the first Roman emperor, it’s imperative to understand who came before: Julius Caesar.

Here’s how it works. The Roman Empire began in 27 B.C., when Octavian, Julius Caesar's adopted son and heir, was granted the title "Augustus," meaning "revered one," by the Roman senate.

Julius Caesar, an accomplished military general ... as the sole ruler of what will come to be known as the Roman Empire. As emperor, Octavian takes on the title of Caesar Augustus, in honor ...