Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
The Debate Over Caesar’s Governorship
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Bona Dea
When a man invades a female-only ceremony at Caesar’s home, it threatens his career.
When a man invades a female-only ceremony at Caesar’s home, it threatens his career.
The Republic
Caesar is a middle-ranking Senator, but with an eye on the top job: the Consulship.
Caesar is a middle-ranking Senator, but with an eye on the top job: the Consulship.
The Catiline Conspiracy
After a planned coup is exposed, Rome’s Senators debate the fate of the conspirators.
After a planned coup is exposed, Rome’s Senators debate the fate of the conspirators.
Conference of Luca
As the Triumvirate’s grip on Rome falters, Caesar calls Pompey and Crassus to a meeting.
As the Triumvirate’s grip on Rome falters, Caesar calls Pompey and Crassus to a meeting.
Fulvia Leads An Impromptu Funeral and the Senate Burns
The impromptu funeral of murdered Senator Clodius sets the Senate house on fire.
The impromptu funeral of murdered Senator Clodius sets the Senate house on fire.
The Debate Over Caesar’s Governorship
The Senate debates whether to recall Caesar from Gaul – and risks a dangerous escalation.
The Senate debates whether to recall Caesar from Gaul – and risks a dangerous escalation.
Caesar Sorting Rome’s Problems
Caesar implements a program of reforms, even amending the Roman calendar.
Caesar implements a program of reforms, even amending the Roman calendar.
Dictator for Life
As Caesar tightens his grip on Rome, he is declared "Dictator for Life."
As Caesar tightens his grip on Rome, he is declared "Dictator for Life."
Not Standing In the Forum
When Caesar fails to stand for a delegation of Senators, it is seen as a symbolic moment.
When Caesar fails to stand for a delegation of Senators, it is seen as a symbolic moment.