Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire was the remnants of the ancient Roman Empire. The Byzantine Empire was well known and benefited massively from trade. The Byzantine Empire had extremely fertile fields that massively contributed to Byzantine wealth, population and military success. The Byzantine Empire defended the world from the powerful Muslim Empire. The ancient Byzantine Empire was a world leader that influenced Western civilization and protected medieval Europe from

Ancient Athens How did a small Greek city become one of the most influential civilizations in history? Athens was a survivor of the Dark Ages that were terrorized by the “Sea Peoples”; it later became one of the greatest empires in history. Athens was known for its strong economy that was based on taxation of their richest citizens and collected the tribute from its allied Greek cities. Athens was a dominant naval power in the Mediterranean, partially because of the Trirem

Augustus Ceasar Augustus Ceasar is the great grandson of a former slave and was also the nephew of Julius Caesar. Julius Ceasar was a legendary leader who helped the poor and is a personal favorite leader of mine. Augustus Ceasar is and was an important leader who redefined European and Roman culture. Augustus Ceasar rebuilt critical Roman infrastructure, built monuments, lead the creation of the Roman Empire and executed the killers of Julius Ceasar. Julius Ceasar was a wond

Livia Drusilla Livia Drusilla, Augustus Caesars' wife, was a cunning, powerful force in ancient Rome. Her power was political in nature, but she did take multiple lives. Livia’s power enabled her to influence her husband, and emperor of Rome, Augustus Caesar throughout his reign. Augustus was the first Roman emperor. In death he left behind a large legacy. Towards the end of his life Livia further exerted her influence over him. After Augustus’ death she attempted to mainta