In 42 AD, Marcus Agrippa initiated the construction of Portus, a vast new harbor near Rome that transformed the empire’s trade and logistics for centuries.
Agrippa and the Making of Portus: Rome’s Maritime Gateway, 42 AD
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Agrippa and the First Pantheon: Power and Vision in 27 BC
In 27 BC, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, right hand of Augustus, began constructing the original Pantheon—a symbol of imperial ambition and Roman engineering mastery.
Marcus Agrippa at Actium: The Naval Masterstroke of 31 BC
In 31 BC, Marcus Agrippa led Rome’s fleet to victory at the Battle of Actium, crushing Antony and Cleopatra and cementing Octavian’s path to imperial power.
Portus and Power: Agrippa’s Maritime Vision, 12 BC
In 12 BC, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa oversaw the creation of Portus, a monumental harbor that secured Rome’s grain supply and transformed imperial logistics.
