Augustus's Final Journey and the Succession of Tiberius

This episode explores the last years of Rome's first emperor, Augustus, and the carefully orchestrated transfer of power to his stepson Tiberius. We trace the deaths of Augustus's intended heirs—Marcellus, Agrippa, Gaius, and Lucius—and the forced adoption of Tiberius in AD 4. The conversation follows Augustus's final journey to Campania with Tiberius, his death at Nola on August 19, AD 14, and the role of Livia. We examine the reading of his will, the elaborate state funeral, and the controversial deification that turned Augustus into a god. The episode also touches on the suppression of Agrippa Postumus, the swift recognition of Tiberius by the Senate and army, and the constitutional adjustments that sealed the Julio-Claudian dynasty. With references to Tacitus, Suetonius, and the Res Gestae, this installment offers a poignant look at the end of an era and the birth of a new order. #Augustus #Tiberius #Livia #RomanEmpire #Succession #RomanHistory #JulioClaudians #Nola #DivusAugustus #ImperialFuneral #RomanSenate #AncientHistory #History #FexingoHistory #AugustanAge #PaxRomana #Princeps #RomanEmperor Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo