Augustus and Ovid: Exile at the Edge of Empire

Why did the emperor Augustus exile Rome's most famous poet? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the mysterious banishment of Publius Ovidius Naso in 8 CE. They trace Ovid's rise as the bard of Augustan Rome, his scandalous Ars Amatoria, and the obscure 'carmen et error' that sealed his fate. From the glittering salons of the Palatine to the bleak shores of Tomis on the Black Sea, the conversation examines the intersection of art, morality, and imperial power. Was Ovid silenced for undermining Augustus's moral legislation, or for knowing too much? Could it have been linked to the adultery of Julia the Younger? With no definitive answer from ancient sources, the hosts weigh the theories and reflect on what Ovid's exile reveals about Augustus's iron control over Roman culture. This episode touches on the Leges Juliae, the role of poets in the Augustan regime, and the loneliness of life at the edge of the empire. #Ovid #Augustus #Exile #Tomis #ArsAmatoria #Metamorphoses #LegesJuliae #JuliaTheYounger #Cicero #Maecenas #Pontus #BlackSea #RomanPoetry #AugustanRome #RomanEmpire #FexingoHistory #History #AncientRome Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo