#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

6183.197 - 6204.368 Gregory Aldrete

He wears just a plain toga, nothing fancy. He's respectful to the Senate. He treats them with respect. He eats simple foods. I mean, he's someone who cared about the reality of power, not the external trappings. Clearly, there's some rulers who love, I want to dress in fancy clothes. I want to be surrounded by gold, everything. This is what makes me feel good. Octavian's the opposite.