Discover how Julius Caesar and Augustus transformed Rome’s Senate House into the enduring Curia Julia, shaping political life for centuries.
Rebuilding Rome’s Heart: The Construction of the Curia Julia in 29 BC
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Augustus and the Ara Pacis: Rome’s Altar to Peace and Power, 13 BC
In 13 BC, Emperor Augustus laid the foundation of the Ara Pacis in Rome—a monumental altar symbolizing the peace and prosperity brought by his rule and the birth of the Roman Empire.
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.
The Birth of the Principate: Octavian Becomes Augustus in 27 BC
In 27 BC, Octavian laid the foundation of the Roman Empire by accepting the title Augustus and initiating the Principate, transforming Rome’s political order forever.
Augustus Becomes Father of the Country: Rome’s Highest Honor in 2 BC
Explore the historic moment in 2 BC when Augustus was awarded the title “Pater Patriae” (Father of the Country), cementing his legacy as Rome’s greatest leader.
