On January 16th, 27 BCE, the Roman Senate granted the title “Augustus” to Gaius Octavius, who would become the first Roman Emperor. This marked a pivotal moment in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.
On January 16th, 27 BCE, the Roman Senate granted the title “Augustus” to Gaius Octavius, who would become the first Roman Emperor. This marked a pivotal moment in the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.