009. Augustus and the Birth of Imperial Rome

Today, we’re going to explore how Augustus pulled it off. How the Republic cracked, how Octavian became Caesar’s heir, how he defeated Antony and Cleopatra, and how he transformed Rome into an empire that would last for centuries. And, just as importantly, how the Roman war machine made it all possible. So, grab your toga, maybe pour yourself a goblet of wine—or hey, even just some coffee—and let’s step back into a world on the edge of collapse, where one young man found a way to put the pieces back together… and reshape history.