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.
Marcus Agrippa at Actium: The Naval Masterstroke of 31 BC
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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.
The Battle of Actium: The Clash That Changed Rome Forever
In 31 BCE, Octavian’s navy defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra at Actium, sealing the fate of Rome’s Republic and ushering in the age of the Empire.
