Early/Ad free: Livia Drusilla part 1

Episode Title: The Early Life of Livia Drusilla – From Birth to Marriage to Octavian

Show Notes:

In this episode, we are getting to know Livia Drusilla, one of Rome’s most powerful and influential women. Livia’s life began with a solid Roman foundation, but little did anyone know that she was destined to become a woman whose name would echo through history.

In this episodes we'll go from her birth right up to her scandalous second marriage.

Time stamps:

02:14 Introducing Olivia Drusilla

03:11 The Aperol Spritz Cocktail

06:23 Livia Drusilla's Early Life

20:45 Political Turmoil and Family Alliances

24:54 The Aftermath of Caesar's Assassination

28:32 Nero's Panic and the Family's Escape

29:34 Life on the Run: Livia's Struggles

35:02 The Return to Rome and New Beginnings

39:27 Octavian's Background and Rise to Power

42:18 The Scandalous Union of Livia and Octavian

48:07 Livia's Strategy: Balancing Public Image and Private Ambition

53:58 Conclusion: Livia's Dual Persona

Sources:

The Exploress
The Other Half podcast
Wikipedia