Julius Caesar's Assassination
Did ambition bring Caesar glory or doom?
4.4 (32)
23 mins
Explore how Caesar’s grand gestures and reforms won the hearts of the Roman people. Discover the complex motives behind his assassination by those he once trusted.
Ep 1:
Did Caesar Nearly Avoid His Fate?
Ep 2:
What Role Did Caesar’s Growing Power Play in His Assassination?
Ep 3:
Were the Conspirators Who Plotted Against Caesar Driven by Personal Motives?
Ep 4:
Did Caesar Ignore the Warnings Before His Death?
Ep 5:
Who Delivered the First Blow in Caesar’s Assassination?
Ep 6:
Why Did Rome Fall Into Chaos After Caesar’s Assassination?
Ep 7:
How Did Caesar’s Dramatic Flair Help Him Gain Power in Rome?
Discussions (13)
Preston
Level 3 · 9 mo agoCalling them heroes is a joke. They just wanted their power back. You don't kill the guy running things with no plan for the fallout unless you're an idiot.
Janet
Level 2 · 8 mo agoOne detail often missed is that Brutus's mother was Caesar's mistress. That makes "You too, my child" a literal claim of paternity rather than just art.
Kyle
Level 9 · 9 mo agoCasca striking first is correct. His aim was trash.
