The History of Rome

52- Caesar Augustus: The History of Rome

The Senate bestowed upon Octavian the title Caesar Augustus during the constitutional settlement of 27 BC. Four years later Augustus and the Senate altered their power sharing agreement.

52- Caesar Augustus

51- Actium: The History of Rome

On Sept 2, 31 BC Octavian defeated Antony at the Battle of Actium. Antony and Cleopatra fled back to Alexandria where they committed suicide the next year, following Octavian's invasion of Egypt.

51- Actium

50- The Donations of Alexandria: The History of Rome

After Antony failed to conquer Parthia, the Triumvirate partnership broke down, leading to a declaration of war.

50- The Donations of Alexandria

49- Apollo and Dionysus: The History of Rome

After winning the Battle of Philippi Antony and Octavian divided the empire into two halves. Antony took control of the east where he formed an alliance with Cleopatra, while Octavian commanded the west.

49- Apollo and Dionysus