Augustus and the Praetorian Guard: Creating an Imperial Bodyguard

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the creation and evolution of the Praetorian Guard under Augustus. They discuss how the Guard evolved from a loose bodyguard of republican generals into a permanent, elite force that would later make and break emperors. The episode covers the formation of nine cohorts, their unique privileges (double pay, shorter service), and the careful management by Augustus, including the use of prefects like Lucius Seius Strabo and his son Sejanus. The conversation also touches on the Guard's role in the assassination of Caligula and the Year of the Four Emperors, setting up its notorious future. A must-listen for fans of Roman history. #Augustus #PraetorianGuard #RomanEmpire #ImperialBodyguard #Sejanus #PraetorianPrefect #Rome #MilitaryHistory #CohortesPraetoriae #CastraPraetoria #Tiberius #Caligula #YearOfFourEmperors #LuciusSeiusStrabo #Principate #History #FexingoHistory #AncientRome Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo