Virgil (c. 70-19 BCE), a famous ancient Roman poet, had an interesting relationship with Rome’s authoritarian leader. The ruler in question was, Octavian—great-nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar—who came to power in the Second Triumvirate of 43 BCE and seized sole rule of the Roman Empire by warring against Mark Antony and Cleopatra between … Continue reading Property Of The Famous Roman Poet, Virgil, Was Almost Seized By The Roman Government