Augustus and the Roman Navy: Cleansing the Mediterranean

After the Battle of Actium, Augustus faced a pirate-infested sea and a disorganized fleet. This episode dives into his creation of the Roman imperial navy—stationing fleets at Misenum and Ravenna, establishing the Classis Praetoria Misenensis and Classis Praetoria Ravennatis, and placing them under a praefectus classis. We explore how the navy secured grain routes, suppressed piracy, and projected power from the Black Sea to the Strait of Gibraltar. Lucas and Luna also discuss the social status of sailors, the use of liburnian galleys, and the lasting impact of Augustus's maritime reforms on the Pax Romana. The conversation touches on Sextus Pompeius, the Battle of Naulochus, and the vital role of the port of Ostia. A fresh look at an often-overlooked pillar of Augustan power. #Augustus #RomanNavy #ClassisMisenensis #ClassisRavennatis #PaxRomana #BattleOfActium #SextusPompeius #Naulochus #Liburnian #PraefectusClassis #Misenum #Ravenna #Ostia #Mediterranean #Piracy #RomanHistory #History #FexingoHistory #AugustusCaesar #RomanEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo