by David Tollen | Aug 30, 2019 | Classical Civilization
During this week in 30 BC, Roman strongman Octavian completed his invasion of Egypt. He ordered the execution of Marcus Antyllus, eldest son of his defeated rival, Marc Anthony, who’d committed suicide. He also executed Caesarion, teenage son of his great uncle...
by David Tollen | Jan 17, 2016 | Classical Civilization
~ This is the first of a six-post series called Star Wars and History. (See below for the six posts’ titles.) ~ In Revenge of the Sith, the evil Palpatine transforms the Galactic Republic from the top, creating the Empire — without overthrowing the state....
