Julius Caesar & the End of the Roman Republic | Have To Know History
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Julius Caesar. Pompey. The Roman Senate. The Rubicon. The epic assassination.
This is the dramatic story of how the Roman Republic collapsed — and how one ambitious general changed world history forever.
In this episode of Have To Know History, we break down Caesar’s rise to power, his conquest of Gaul, his rivalry with Pompey the Great, and the fateful moment he crossed the Rubicon and plunged Rome into civil war. You’ll hear how political chaos, military ambition, corruption, and unstoppable popularity pushed the Republic to its breaking point and led to the fall of the Roman Republic.
Perfect for listeners who love:
• Roman history
• Julius Caesar stories
• Ancient civilizations
• Myth-busting, fast-paced explanations
• Short, engaging history podcasts
If you’ve ever wondered how Rome transformed from a republic into an empire, this is the episode for you.
This is Have To Know History — history you just have to know.
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