Episode 1
Professor Catharine Edwards explores the story of Livia, wife of the emperor Augustus and mother of Tiberius, whose influence was felt across the Roman world for over 60 years.
Professor Catharine Edwards explores the story of the remarkable Livia, wife of the emperor Augustus, mother of the emperor Tiberius and a woman whose influence was felt across the Roman world for over 60 years. But as Catharine explains, imperial women who lacked perfect political judgement would end up not as leaders but as victims. Both Augustus's daughter Julia and his granddaughter Agrippina would die miserably in exile.
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Livia's Influence
Duration: 02:23
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Catharine Edwards |
| Director | Elliott Gerner |
| Producer | Tom Webber |
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