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The Roman Way to Trash a Republic
When you’re the emperor Augustus, they let you do it.
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Bust of Augustus as a young man
Adopted by Caesar, Augustus (c.62 BC – 14 AD / Reigned 31 BC – 14 AD) had to fight for his throne. His long rule saw a huge expansion in the Roman Empire and the beginnings of a dynasty that ...
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From Augustus’ Reign To The ‘Five Good Emperors,’ Go Inside The Famous Pax Romana Era
In modern times, the term Pax Romana — a period spanning from 27 B.C.E. to 180 C.E. — may seem inaccurate, especially since ...
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Via Aurelia: The Roman Empire’s Lost Highway
In 12 B.C., Augustus, at the height of his power ... greatly improved overland travel in the empire. Roman legions could shuttle long distances along it at an average speed of almost four miles ...
Perspective: Jesus’ vision of power is a stunning contrast with Julius Caesar’s brutal reign
It’s striking to compare the radical departure in Jesus Christ’s message from the kingdom of domination, intimidation and ...
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Why is the pope called Pontifex Maximus – a several thousand-year-old pagan Roman title?
The Roman emperors were central figures in the ancient Roman religion. The emperor also served as high priest, since he was ...
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The Roman Empire Loved by Elon Musk and Steve Bannon Never Existed
“Anyone feeling late stage empire vibes ... was by then securely established on the ruins of the Roman republic, and Augustus was succeeded without question by his stepson, Tiberius.
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Episode 35 - Head of Augustus
We asked Boris Johnson, a classicist and a political leader, how he rated Augustus: "He became a vital part of the glue that held the whole Roman Empire together. You could be out there in Spain ...