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Augustus Caesar: The First Emperor of Rome — Fexingo History

Augustus Caesar: The First Emperor of Rome — Fexingo History

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Augustus Caesar—born Gaius Octavius—transformed a fractured republic into the Roman Empire, setting a template for autocracy that would last centuries. This podcast follows his improbable rise from the chaos of Caesar's assassination through the civil wars against Mark Antony and Cleopatra, culminating in the creation of the Principate. Lucas and Luna explore the artful propaganda of the Res Gestae, the architectural programme that reshaped Rome from brick to marble, and the social engineering of marriage laws meant to revive traditional morality. They dissect the Battle of Actium (31 BCE), the annexation of Egypt, the reforms of the Praetorian Guard, and the bloody purges of political rivals. The show grapples with the paradox of Augustus: a peacemaker who maintained order through military dominance, a restorer of the Republic who dismantled its institutions. Each episode unpacks a facet of his reign—the Ara Pacis reliefs, the development of imperial cult, the frontier wars in Germania (and the disaster of Teutoburg Forest), the works of poets like Virgil and Horace who shaped Augustan ideology. Ultimately, this is a story about how one man's ambition forged an empire that still echoes in Western politics, law, and culture. What does it mean to be 'first'—and at what cost? #AugustusCaesar #RomanEmpire #Principate #Actium #Cleopatra #MarkAntony #ResGestae #AraPacis #TeutoburgForest #PraetorianGuard #Virgil #Horace #ImperialCult #AncientRome #WorldHistory #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Sciences sociales
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  • Augustus and the Theatre of Marcellus: A Stage for Power

    Augustus and the Theatre of Marcellus: A Stage for Power
    Jun 1 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Theatre of Marcellus, the first permanent stone theatre in Rome, dedicated to Augustus' nephew and heir-apparent Marcellus. They discuss how the theatre was built on the site of the earlier temporary wooden structures, funded by the spoils of war, and served as a platform for Augustus to showcase his family and legitimize the new imperial order. The conversation covers the architectural innovations, the seating hierarchy enforced by the Lex Julia theatralis, and the political message embedded in the dedication. They also touch on the later history of the theatre, its transformation into a fortress by the Savelli family, and its survival into the present day as a venue for summer concerts. Along the way, they briefly discuss the role of spectatorship in Augustan Rome and how the theatre reinforced social divisions even as it brought the people together. The episode includes a short, organic appeal for listener support to keep the show ad-free. #Augustus #TheatreOfMarcellus #Marcellus #RomanTheatre #LexJuliaTheatralis #AugustanRome #RomanArchitecture #CampusMartius #Luna #Lucas #FexingoHistory #History #AncientRome #ImperialRome #RomanSpectacle #PaxRomana #RomanSocialOrder #RomanEngineering Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 min
  • Augustus and the Cura Annonae: Feeding Rome's Millions

    Augustus and the Cura Annonae: Feeding Rome's Millions
    Jun 1 2026
    In episode 70 of our Augustus series, Lucas and Luna explore the monumental challenge of feeding the city of Rome. With a population nearing one million, the emperor Augustus took over the grain supply, creating the cura annonae—a vast administrative system that imported grain from Egypt, North Africa, and Sicily. They discuss the annona, the praefectus annonae, the role of the port of Ostia, and the political importance of free grain distributions (frumentationes). How did Augustus secure Rome's food supply without alienating the senatorial elite? What was the cost, and who really paid? This episode dives into the logistics, politics, and legacy of one of the empire's most essential institutions. #Augustus #CuraAnnonae #AncientRome #RomanEmpire #GrainSupply #Annona #Ostia #Egypt #AfricaProconsularis #Sicily #Frumentationes #PraefectusAnnonae #Claudius #PortOfOstia #Nile #RomanEconomy #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 min
  • Augustus and the Ara Pacis: Rome's Altar of Peace

    Augustus and the Ara Pacis: Rome's Altar of Peace
    May 31 2026
    In 13 BCE, the Roman Senate voted to build an extraordinary monument: the Ara Pacis Augustae, the Altar of Augustan Peace. Situated on the Campus Martius, the altar was carved from gleaming Luna marble and adorned with intricate reliefs that told the story of the new imperial order. This episode takes you inside the Ara Pacis — examining its processional friezes depicting the imperial family, the mythological panels of Aeneas and Romulus, and the lush acanthus scrolls that symbolize the abundance of the Pax Romana. Learn how the altar served not just as a religious sanctuary but as a masterwork of political iconography, weaving together themes of piety, fertility, and the golden age promised by Augustus's reign. Discover the challenge of aligning the altar with the sundial of the Horologium Augusti, and how a 16th-century excavation nearly lost the monument forever. Join Lucas and Luna as they decode the messages carved in stone on this enduring symbol of Rome's peace. #AraPacis #Augustus #PaxRomana #RomanArt #RomanReligion #CampusMartius #Aeneas #Romulus #Livia #Tellus #HorologiumAugusti #LunaMarble #RomanSculpture #AugustanPropaganda #AncientRome #ImperialCult #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 min
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