The Assassins Who Accidentally Created an Emperor | From Caesar to Augustus | Have To Know History

The men who assassinated Julius Caesar believed they were saving the Roman Republic.Instead, they accidentally created an emperor.In this episode of Have To Know History, we trace the political chaos that followed Caesar’s murder and led to the rise of Octavian, later known as Augustus, Rome’s first emperor. From Marc Antony’s explosive funeral speech to the doomed alliance of the Second Triumvirate, this is the story of propaganda, betrayal, civil war, and one young man who learned from Caesar’s mistakes.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Caesar’s assassins completely misjudged public opinionHow Marc Antony turned a funeral into a political weaponWhy Octavian’s adoption changed Roman historyHow Antony and Cleopatra’s alliance doomed them bothWhat really happened at the Battle of ActiumHow Octavian avoided Caesar’s fate and took power legallyWhy the Senate willingly handed him absolute authorityJulius Caesar tried to seize power and was murdered for it.Octavian let the Senate give him power — and ruled for decades.A fast, clear, story-driven retelling of one of the most important turning points in world history.🎧 This is Have To Know History — history you just have to know.Thanks for being here.📺 Watch the full video version on YouTube:https://youtu.be/9ZQxrS4nfAU