The assassination of Julius Caesar was reenacted in Rome at the exact same place where it had taken place 2,000 years ago.

It took two men to wrestle Rome back from chaos and turn a republic into an empire. In the first century BC, Rome was a republic. Power lay in the hands of the Senate, elected by Roman citizens.

Pope Francis has been in hospital for more than a month being treated for double pneumonia. And just after the Vatican ...

Some of the similarities between ancient Rome at its height and the United States are obvious — from the sheer size of both ...

An ancient book about Roman emperors has become a modern bestseller, captivating readers with its timeless stories of power ...

Tens of thousands of Italians have joined a pro-Europe rally in the center of Rome, waving blue European Union flags in a ...

The two most powerful people in the senate were the consuls. Every year, the citizens of the Roman Republic voted for who they wanted to be consul. In the early days, Rome was ruled by kings.

Augustus kept Rome, while Antony took Egypt ... He convinced Romans that he was ruling in the best traditions of the republic, but actually was an absolute ruler creating a dynasty.

Their Majesties The King and Queen will undertake State Visits to the Holy See and the Republic of Italy - incorporating Rome ...