Livia and Octavian: The Empires Power Couple

Hello, my name is Moray! I explore the partners of powerful rulers throughout time. Today, we’re diving into the life of one of the most influential women in Roman history; Livia Drusilla, the wife of Augustus (formerly Octavian)
When Octavian met Livia, he was already married, and she was pregnant with her second child from her first marriage. Despite these circumstances, their relationship would become one of history's most powerful partnerships.

More than just the wife of Rome’s first emperor, Livia was the matriarch of the Roman Empire and the mother of the Pax Romana. She wasn’t just Augustus’ partner; she was his advisor, his equal in influence, and the blueprint for the ideal Roman woman. From her strategic marriage to Octavian while pregnant with another man's child to her lasting political legacy, Livia's story is one of power, ambition, and resilience.

In this video, I’ll break down how Livia shaped Augustus' rule, her role in the empire, and why she deserves the title of the greatest Roman empress of all time - the Augusta.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:00 Octavian's Early Life
02:23 Octavian's First Marriage
03:23 Octavian's Second Marriage
04:02 Livia Drusilla's Early Life
04:47 Livia and Octavian Meet
06:26 Octavian becomes Augustus
07:12 Augustus and Livia's Married Life
08:16 Livia's life as Augusta
08:51 How Tiberius was Adopted


Writer and host: Moray Luke
Filming and editing: Gergana A. Akeksieva

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