About this episode

The episode explores the early life of Octavius and his transformation into Octavian amidst the backdrop of Roman civil conflict and his adoption by Julius Caesar.

How did Octavius become Octavian? We trace what we know of Octavius’ early life in Rome during a tumultuous era of violence and civil conflict, through to Julius Caesar's unexpected adoption of a perennially sickly teenager. Come and see a live recording of the Emperors of Rome podcast at the Melbourne Museum on 4th of August. Tickets here Support Emperors of Rome on Patreon: patreon.com/romepodcast Episode CCLVII (258) Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans

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