The Dawn of an Empire: Augustus Granted His Title
On January 16th, 27 BCE, a monumental event occurred in Roman history when the Senate conferred the title “Augustus” upon Gaius Octavius. This moment marked the beginning of the Roman Empire, transitioning away from the tumultuous era of the Republic. Gaius Octavius, more commonly known as Octavian, became the first Roman Emperor under his new […]