Chapter 20: Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus

In the series finale, we examine the very long reign of Rome’s first emperor, Augustus.  What did he succeed at, and where did he fail?  *NOTE* Death of the Roman Republic’s podcast feed will not be inactive, and I have a series of one-off episodes planned for the rest of 2020 and 2021.  This will include a remaster of this episode at some point; the remastered episode will follow Augustus’ life chronological order, rather than in thematic order like this version.  If you would prefer to listen to Augustus’ life in chronological order, check if “Chapter 20 Remastered: Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus” is available.

Our essential question to keep in mind this episode is: Why was Augustus never assassinated, and why did no Roman seriously challenge Augustus’ rule, or ever try to restore the Republic?

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Proscription” sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.  

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*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.