In this episode, we look into the life and legacy of Pompey Magnus, one of Rome's most influential figures during the late Republic. Born into a prominent military family, Pompey rose to greatness through his extraordinary military campaigns, including the suppression of Mediterranean piracy and the conquest of the Eastern provinces. But his alliance with Julius Caesar, formed through the First Triumvirate, would later turn to rivalry and culminate in one of history’s most famous civil wars. This episode covers Pompey’s political maneuvers, his catastrophic defeat at Pharsalus, and his tragic assassination in Egypt. Tune in to explore how Pompey’s remarkable career shaped the fate of Rome and left a lasting impact on its transition from Republic to Empire.