Augustus and the Arch of Augustus at Rimini: A Monument of Imperial Ideology

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Arch of Augustus at Rimini (Ariminum), the oldest surviving Roman triumphal arch. Built in 27 BCE to honor Augustus and mark the completion of the Via Flaminia and Via Popilia, the arch is a masterpiece of Augustan propaganda. Lucas explains its inscription, the Res Gestae Divi Augusti, and how the arch's design—with its single fornix, Corinthian columns, and winged victories—established a template for imperial monuments across the empire. They discuss the arch's role as a civic landmark, its survival through the centuries, and what it reveals about Augustus's messaging: peace, victory, and the connection of Rome to Italy. #Augustus #ArchOfAugustus #Rimini #Ariminum #RomanArchitecture #TriumphalArch #ViaFlaminia #ViaPopilia #ResGestae #ImperialPropaganda #RomanArt #AncientRome #RomanHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Podcast #AugustanAge #PaxRomana Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo