The Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome, Italy, is one of the remarkable ruins where the remains of five Roman emperors were tombed.

Rome's first emperor spent decades holding more power than almost anyone in the ancient world, and on his deathbed, he did not ask to be remembered as a conqueror. Augustus asked his assembled friends ...

This story is a collaboration with Biography.com. Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius: the long-hidden villa that may mark the final resting place of ...

Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that, over the ...

Visitors to the home of Augustus Caesar in Rome can now see restored frescos that were never before displayed to the public, reports the AFP. To protect the fragile artwork, the rooms will only be ...

History is filled with rich examples of effective leadership that US policymakers should heed while searching for solutions to present crises. On Wednesday, two distinguished panels gathered at AEI to ...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a history buff at heart. In a recent New Yorker profile, the tech mogul revealed that his fascination with the ancient Roman emperor Augustus even figured into his 2012 ...

In 44 B.C. a young man arrived at the home of Mark Antony. The young man's great-uncle had recently been killed and he, having been named heir, had come to Rome to put the family's affairs in order.