Following Nero’s death, Rome was plunged into chaos. Warring generals jostled for power. In the space of just over a year, three men would lead Rome before each was brutally murdered. They were ...

Why was the first century so turbulent? The first answer is simple: hereditary rule. For most of this period, emperors were not chosen on the basis of their ability or honesty, but simply because ...

They are rude of manners and without any graces or refinement. They carry a long stick of fire. With this they kill and loot from many nations." Zulu impression of first white men, taken from Zulu ...