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Scandal and Intrigue: The Juiciest Roman Political Rivalries Explained

Explore the fiercest Roman political rivalries, scandals, and key figures that shaped the Republic's turbulent history.

Pompey the Great: Conqueror of the East, Power Lost in the West

A rising star at twenty-five, Pompey the...

The Gracchi Brothers: When Rome Discovered Social Revolution

How Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus transformed the late Roman Republic: agrarian reform, grain laws, rise of populares, and the turn to political violence.

Julius Caesar: The Man Who Defied Destiny

Julius Caesar: military genius, politician, and reformer whose Rubicon, affair with Cleopatra, and assassination on the Ides of March reshaped Rome and Western history.

Lucius Cornelius Sulla – Dictator who reformed Roman law and governance after civil wars

Explore the transformative journey of Lucius Cornelius Sulla, a key figure in Roman history. Discover how his military leadership and radical reforms reshaped the governance and legal systems of the Roman Republic, leaving a lasting legacy.

The Gracchi Brothers: Reformers or Revolutionaries?

The story of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus represents a pivotal moment in the history of Rome, where reform clashed with tradition. These two brothers emerged as prominent political figures during the 2nd century BCE, seeking to address the glaring economic disparities in Roman society. Their ambitions set them on a collision course with the entrenched power of the Senate.