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Join us for a lively and accessible dive into the life and legacy of Julius Caesar — no toga required! We’ll start by exploring the elite Roman culture that shaped young Caesar and the influences that made him more than just another aristocrat.
Next, we’ll decode the Cursus Honorum, Rome’s political ladder, and see how Caesar played the system like a pro — think of it as the original career hack.
Then it’s time for action: campaigns in Gaul, civil war, and Caesar’s rise to unstoppable power. We’ll break down his military brilliance and how he transformed the Roman army.
Finally, we’ll assess Caesar’s long-term impact — how his ambition nudged Rome from republic to empire — and reflect on what kind of person he really was beneath the laurel wreath.
Stick around for questions and a quick overview of recommended reads if you want to dive deeper into this fascinating era.
