Augustus and the Temple of Mars Ultor: Avenging Caesar

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Augustus and the Temple of Mars Ultor: Avenging Caesar

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Temple of Mars Ultor, the Avenger, a key monument of Augustus' new Forum Augustum. They discuss its dedication after the return of the Parthian standards, its role in imperial cult and military ceremony, and its architectural innovation. The conversation covers the temple's massive cult statue, the surrounding porticoes with statues of Rome's great men, and how it served as a venue for Senate meetings on war and peace. They touch on the temple's later history, including its survival into the 6th century. This episode offers a detailed look at how Augustus wove religion, politics, and propaganda into stone, creating a lasting symbol of his regime's values. #Augustus #TempleOfMarsUltor #ForumAugustum #MarsUltor #ParthianStandards #RomanTemple #ImperialCult #AvengingCaesar #JuliusCaesar #RomanArchitecture #AugustanPropaganda #RomanReligion #PaxRomana #AncientRome #RomanHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Archaeology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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