Augustus and the Roman Judiciary: Law in the Age of the Princeps

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Augustus transformed Rome's legal system, creating the first imperial courts and reshaping justice to consolidate his power. They discuss the quaestiones perpetuae, Augustus's role as a judge, the establishment of the consilium principis, and key laws like the Lex Iulia de adulteriis. They also look at how the emperor's household began to influence legal decisions, the rise of jurists like Gaius, and the tension between republican traditions and imperial control. A fascinating look at law as a tool of empire. #Augustus #RomanLaw #Principate #LexIuliadeAdulteriis #consiliumprincipis #quaestionesperpetuae #RomanJudiciary #praetor #Gaius #Digest #Justinian #ImperialCourts #AugustanReforms #EarlyEmpire #LegalHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Rome Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo