🌿 Julius Caesar – The Man Who Conquered the World 🌿 Gaius Julius Caesar (100–44 BC): military genius, brilliant politician, and the man whose ambition ended the Roman Republic. From a patrician family claiming descent from Venus, he rose through danger and daring — captured by pirates (whom he later crucified), proscribed by Sulla, and always one step ahead of his enemies. His conquest of Gaul made him immensely rich and gave him a devoted army. In 49 BC, he crossed the Rubicon with the words

#OnThisDay in 44 BC, Julius Caesar's dictatorship of the Roman Empire came to an end. He was assassinated by almost 60 senators, including his friend Marcus Brutus, because of his desire for absolute power. March 15th is also known as the #IdesOfMarch. This came from Ancient Romans who used to number their calendars backwards in relation to three days: the calends (the first of the month), nones (the ninth day before ides), and ides (originally corresponding to the full moon, either the 13th or

Julius Caesar made his mark on history for not only reforming Rome but also for his great military prowess on the battlefield, that is until he was brutally betrayed and assassinated. Check out today's epic video that tells you everything you need to know about one of the greatest rulers of all time. | The Infographics Show