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Augustus (plural Augusti; / ɔːˈɡʌstəs / aw-GUST-əs, [1] Classical Latin: [au̯ˈɡʊstʊs]; "majestic", "great" or "venerable") was the main title of the Roman emperors during Antiquity. [2] [3] [4] It was given as both name and title to Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (often referred to simply as Augustus) in 27 BC, marking his accession ...
Every year, on the 15th of August, we celebrate the feast of Ferragosto: the most awaited holiday of the summer.Italians love to spend this day on holiday or alternatively organise outings, lunches and barbecues with friends. But what is the origin of this famous holiday? Find out with us how Ferragosto is celebrated in Italy and why.
The term Ferragosto derives from the Latin phrase Feriae Augusti (Augustus' rest): the feast was established by the Emperor Augustus in 18 BC, added to the already existing ancient holidays falling in the same month (the old Sextilis, renamed August in honor of the first Roman emperor), such as the Vinalia and Consualia, which celebrated the harvest and the end of the main agricultural work.
Ankara, Temple of Roma and Augustus. The Res Gestae Divi Augusti ("the achievements of the deified Augustus") are the official autobiography of Augustus, the man who had renovated the Roman Empire during his long reign from 31 BCE to 14 CE. The text tells us how he wanted to be remembered.
Jul 27, 2010 · The 15th August or Assumption Day festivities in Italy are interesting because the festival has elements of both the ancient and Christian worlds. Read about some unusual ferragosto events....
August 15 is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 138 days remaining until the end of the year. Events. Up to 1900. 29 BC – Octavian is celebrated as conqueror of Egypt and takes over the ruling of the Roman Empire, later changing his name to Augustus. 927 – The Saracens conquer and destroy Taranto.
Nov 9, 2009 · Leemage/Corbis/Getty Images. As the first Roman emperor (though he never claimed the title for himself), Augustus led Rome’s transformation from republic to empire during the tumultuous years...
