Emperors of Rome

Interlude - What is an Emperor?

Oct 15, 2014
The podcast explores the origins of the term 'emperor' in ancient Rome, discusses how emperors referred to themselves, and why Julius Caesar is not considered the first emperor. It also delves into the changing role of the Roman emperor throughout history, including the involvement of the military and the overlap with the chief priest in the Catholic church.
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