Augustus and the Res Gestae: The Emperor's Own Account

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Res Gestae Divi Augusti, the autobiographical inscription that Augustus himself composed to chronicle his achievements. Discover how this bronze tablet, originally displayed at his mausoleum in Rome and copied across the empire, served as a masterful piece of political propaganda. Learn about its structure, its key claims—from restoring the republic to boasting of his building projects and military conquests—and the controversy over its accuracy. We discuss the discovery of the Monumentum Ancyranum in Ankara, Turkey, which preserves the most complete surviving copy in Latin and Greek, and what the text reveals about Augustus's self-image and the transition from republic to empire. If you've ever wondered how an emperor shaped his own legacy, this episode offers a close look at one of history's most remarkable primary sources. #ResGestae #Augustus #MonumentumAncyranum #Principate #RomanPropaganda #Ankara #PaxRomana #RomanHistory #PrimarySource #ImperialCult #MausoleumAugusti #RomanEpigraphy #GoldenAge #Princeps #Autobiography #AncientRome #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo