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EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 12 MIN

Who was Julius Caesar?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Welcome to History's Not Boring by Kidopoly.com! Join Mira and Finn as we travel all the way back to Ancient Rome to meet the most famous Roman who ever lived: Julius Caesar! Did you know that when Caesar was a young man, he was actually captured by pirates? He thought it was funny and joked that he would come back and capture them later—and he actually did! Julius Caesar was a brilliant general who conquered the land of Gaul using super smart military tactics. But he didn't stop there! He famously crossed a river called the Rubicon with his giant army, starting a massive civil war. Eventually, he became the powerful dictator of Rome! But not everyone was happy about his absolute power. Tune in to find out what happened on the spooky "Ides of March" in 44 BC, and discover why his famous last words were, "Et tu, Brute?" Get ready for an epic adventure filled with pirates, battles, and a shocking betrayal! Grab your toga and let's go!

Welcome to History's Not Boring by Kidopoly.com! Join Mira and Finn as we travel all the way back to Ancient Rome to meet the most famous Roman who ever lived: Julius Caesar! Did you know that when Caesar was a young man, he was actually captured by pirates? He thought it was funny and joked that he would come back and capture them later—and he actually did! Julius Caesar was a brilliant general who conquered the land of Gaul using super smart military tactics. But he didn't stop there! He fa...

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