Augustus and the Parthian Standards: A Diplomatic Victory

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore one of Augustus's most celebrated achievements: the diplomatic recovery of the Roman standards lost to Parthia at Carrhae. They delve into the context of Crassus's disastrous campaign in 53 BCE, the decades of humiliation that followed, and how Augustus, through a blend of military pressure and skilled negotiation, secured the return of the eagles without a major war. The conversation covers key figures like Phraates IV and Tiberius, the role of the princeps in reshaping Roman foreign policy, and how this victory was immortalized in art and coinage—most famously on the breastplate of the Augustus of Prima Porta. They also consider the lasting impact on Roman-Parthian relations and the Augustan ideology of peace through strength. #Augustus #Parthia #Carrhae #PrimaPorta #PhraatesIV #Tiberius #RomanStandards #Diplomacy #PaxRomana #Princeps #ResGestae #Crassus #RomanEmpire #AugustanIdeology #AncientHistory #RomanForeignPolicy #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo