Augustus and the Roman Family: Morality Laws Unveiled

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore Augustus's ambitious social legislation—the Leges Iuliae—aimed at restoring traditional Roman family values. They discuss the Lex Iulia de Maritandis Ordinibus, which encouraged marriage and childbearing among the senatorial class, and the Lex Iulia de Adulteriis Coercendis, which made adultery a public crime. The conversation delves into the role of the quaestio perpetua de adulteriis, a permanent court to judge such cases, and the exiles of Augustus's own daughter Julia and granddaughter Julia the Younger under these laws. They also examine the resistance from the equestrian order, the exemptions granted to the Vestal Virgins, and the lasting impact on Roman society, including the creation of the ius trium liberorum (right of three children). This episode offers a nuanced look at how Augustus used legislation to shape morality, control elite behavior, and consolidate his power, all while grappling with personal tragedy and public hypocrisy. #Augustus #RomanLaw #LexIulia #RomanFamily #Morality #Adultery #Marriage #AugustanReforms #QuaestioPerpetua #IusTriumLiberorum #JuliaCaesaris #VestalVirgins #EquestrianOrder #RomanSenate #AncientHistory #PaxRomana #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo