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He wanted to display her in chains. He ended up carrying a mannequin. When Octavian (soon to be Emperor Augustus) declared Egypt conquered, he thought he had captured the most famous woman in the ...

The Mausoleum of Augustus is a funerary monument of the emperor Octavian Augustus. Construction began by his will in 29 BC, when he had not yet become emperor. Building started upon his return from ...

Last Wednesday, as the sun was rising in Rome and ballots were being counted across America—but before any swing states had been called—I took a brisk walk to the mausoleum of the Emperor Augustus.

ROME, Nov 25 (KUNA) -- The Mausoleum of Augustus, built by Roman Emperor Octavian Augustus in the center of Rome 2,000 years ago, is a testament to Roman civilization and a glorification of his golden ...

An image of a statue of Augustus is projected on the walls of the Forum of Augustus in Rome. The project, held in April, was one of many initiatives to mark this year’s 2,000th anniversary of the ...

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Today the Tremiti Islands, off Italy's east coast, are a tourist destination. A handful of rocky outcrops they are surrounded by clear water. On sunny days the sea glows dazzlingly blue. It's a pretty ...