TED-ED: The great conspiracy against Julius Caesar - Kathryn Tempest

The transcript explores the internal conflict of Roman Senator Marcus Junius Brutus as he grapples with the rise of Julius Caesar, who accumulates unprecedented power in Rome. Despite personal ties, Brutus joins a conspiracy to assassinate Caesar, fearing the return of monarchy. The assassination on March 15, 44 BCE, leads to chaos and civil wars, ultimately resulting in the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. Brutus' legacy remains controversial, viewed as both a defender of liberty and a traitor.

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