On this day in 27 BC – Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire.
On this day in 27 BC – Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire.
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Caesar Augustus (23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14), also known as Octavian, was the first Roman emperor, reigning from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.
His status as the founder of the Roman Principate (the first phase of the Roman Empire) has consolidated a legacy as one of the most effective leaders in human history.
The reign of Augustus initiated an era of relative peace known as the Pax Romana.
Augustus (plural Augusti; “majestic”, “great” or “venerable”) was an ancient Roman title given as both name and title to Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (often referred to simply as Augustus), Rome’s first Emperor.
On his death, it became an official title of his successor, and was so used by Roman emperors thereafter.
The Empire existed for 200 years before him. The emperors didn’t make the Empire, the Empire made the emperors.
All in all, sculpting marble like that is crazy. I mean the details on the armour and the folds of the robe. Insane