The Price of Victory

With the fall of Alba Longa, Rome stands stronger than ever—but victory comes at a cost. In this episode of Imperium, Tullus Hostilius transforms a kingdom of neighboring rivals into the dominant power of Latium. As Alba's people are absorbed into Rome, new families, new traditions, and new ambitions reshape the growing city. Yet triumph soon gives way to disaster. A devastating plague grips Rome, forcing its warrior king to confront a lesson no army can overcome: the favor of the gods cannot be won by the sword alone. Blending the accounts of Livy and Dionysius of Halicarnassus, this episode explores how Rome's greatest victories often carried consequences that would define its future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.