I enjoy reading books that analyze history. Last year I received a signed copy of a book by William J. Federer titled “Change to Chains: The 6,000 Year Quest for Control.” This book was published ...

He returned to Rome in 60 BC and, the following year, was elected consul, the highest office in the republic. Now holding real power, Caesar allied himself with two key people, Pompey and Crassus.

Researchers have concluded that the wall, which extends over 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles), was built by the Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus in 71 BCE. Spartacus served in the Roman army before ...

Researchers have identified the wall and accompanying ditches as having been part of structures built by Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus in 71 BC to contain Spartacus and his revolting troops.

After the unhappy years of purges and treason trials, Rome welcomed its new emperor. The youngest son of the war hero, Germanicus, Gaius Caesar had grown up around soldiers and his nickname ...

The Roman Senator Gracchus (Charles Laughton ... When Glabrus is defeated his mentor, Senator and General Marcus Licinius Crassus (Sir Laurence Olivier) is greatly embarrassed and leads his ...

The Roman Senator Gracchus (Charles Laughton ... When Glabrus is defeated his mentor, Senator and General Marcus Licinius Crassus (Sir Laurence Olivier) is greatly embarrassed and leads his ...