The Battle of Rome

CNN.com's John Sutter talks with author Alea Iakta-est about her new book, "Julius Caesar" The movie is based on the life of Julius Caesar and his reign in ancient Rome. In one scene, a group of senators flee to Egypt after they're told that their army can't stay at home. But when Pompeii flees too, he loses his head just feet away from dry land.

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