With the rise of the principate and imperial administration, some slaves and freedmen found themselves part of the familia Caesaris, meaning they served the imperial family. With enviable access ...

Starting out as a Roman statesman and military leader, Augustus used his cunning and political leverage to become the first … ...

The most resonant historical account of palace politics does not deal with the Tudors, but the Roman principate, which began with the reign of Augustus in 27 BC. It may provide us with insights into ...

Ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers in the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, ...