History Daily

E1296 - The End of the Roman Republic

Published: January 16, 2026

Duration: 17:38

January 16, 27 BCE. Octavian is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This episode originally aired in 2025.

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