How Tacitus’ Germania became the bible of German nationalism. By Adam Kirsch. July 25, ... the line where Roman writ ended would remain visible on the political and cultural map of Europe.

Tacitus’ Annals is a powerful and darkly humorous examination of imperial Rome. Though his work was little read in the Roman world, it has influenced great thinkers such as Hobbes and Montesquieu.

Travelling overland was hard going in Tacitus' day, so compared to that, the sea journey to Spain was easy. 'Rock star mythologist’ and reformed stand-up Natalie Haynes is obsessed with the ...

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Roman historian Tacitus, whose portrayal of Roman decadence influences the way we see Rome today. Show more Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Roman historian ...