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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2021 · 21 MIN

41. Augustus and His Altar of Peace

from Get Ready for Rome · host Wayne Ambler

The Altar of the Peace of Augustus lay buried in the muck of Rome for over a thousand years, but it is now recognized as one of the best examples of classical relief sculpture. It is also important evidence of the way Augustus wanted to present his achievements to the people of Rome. But who was Augustus, and what can his altar tell us about him?

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