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The Relevance of Julius Caesar Portrait of Gaius Julius Caesar (Vatican Museums). A marble head-portrait traditionally identified as Julius Caesar, preserved in the Museo Gregoriano Profano of the Vatican Museums via Wikipedia Commons Julius Caesar’s influence appears everywhere—from historic events like the Ides of March and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar to Caesar salad, romaine lettuce, the month... Continue Reading →
The Battle of Zama When people think about Rome’s rise, it’s tempting to imagine an unstoppable machine slowly rolling outward. The Battle of Zama (202 BCE) shows something very different. Fought during the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage in North Africa (modern Tunisia), Zama was not inevitable. It was the result of learning,... Continue Reading →
Background The Battle of Cannae (216 BCE) stands as one of the most important case studies in world history and military strategy. Fought during the Second Punic War between the Roman Republic and Carthage, this battle saw the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca defeat a much larger Roman army using innovative tactics still taught in classrooms... Continue Reading →
Cities Where Cultures Meet How can exploring daily life in ancient border cities help students understand cultural exchange and globalization? When we think of the Roman–Persian frontier, images of armies, emperors, and shifting borders often come to mind. Yet the most meaningful cultural blending happened far from battlefields and palace halls. It took place in... Continue Reading →
Lyceum of History 