More than 1,500 years after its collapse in A.D. 476, the Roman Empire has seen a resurgence in the unlikeliest of settings — social media. Online users, predominantly on the video-sharing app ...

“You have to be ready for battle at all times, and the Roman Empire is all about battle. Common sense!” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on ...

First up, Julius Caesar. He wasn’t actually an emperor – he was just a really powerful Roman who started the Empire. He was a great Roman general, a very popular leader and he was a bit of a ...