On this Day in Ancient History - February 5
Augustus. St Petersburg - Hermitage.
CC Flickr User thisisbossi. In 2 B.C., the first Roman emperor, whom we call Augustus, received the title Pater patriae 'father of the country'. This title was a great honor given for outstanding service. The famous orator and Roman statesman Cicero had earned the title Pater patriae in 63 B.C. Later emperors received the title after years of service to Rome.
Augustus. St Petersburg - Hermitage.
CC Flickr User thisisbossi. In 2 B.C., the first Roman emperor, whom we call Augustus, received the title Pater patriae 'father of the country'. This title was a great honor given for outstanding service. The famous orator and Roman statesman Cicero had earned the title Pater patriae in 63 B.C. Later emperors received the title after years of service to Rome.
- The Roman Alphabet
- How to Pronounce Words in Latin
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