Capable Men of History: Vespasian

Capable Men of History: Vespasian

Vespasian was a Roman emperor who was in power from 69 AD to 79 AD. He was the fourth and last Emperor who reigned during the Year of the Four Emperors. Vespasian also founded the Flavian dynasty, which remained an important ruling dynasty for 27 years. Vespasian was a successful emperor who … Read more

Capable Men of History: Charlemagne

The most famous depiction of Charlemagne

From the years 768 to 814 BC, Charlemagne was the emperor who controlled and ruled a large part of medieval Western Europe. Today, he is also called Karl and Charles the Great. He was also the king of the Franks, which was a German-based tribe living in what we know today as … Read more

Capable Men of History: Genghis Khan

A portrait of Genghis Khan

Mongol leader Genghis Khan (April 16, 1162 – August 18, 1227) was the founder and the first Great Khan Emperor of the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history. After uniting the nomadic tribes in Mongolia, he conquered vast parts of central Asia and China. After his death, the empire went … Read more

Capable Men of History: Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius Capable Man

Marcus Aurelius [121 AD–180 AD] Military Leader, Scholar, Stoic and Emperor of Rome. Leaving behind a reputation as one of the most respected emperors in history.