The Roman Emperor's Private Purse: Fiscus and Patrimonium

Failed to add items

Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.

Add to basket failed.

Please try again later

Add to wishlist failed.

Please try again later

Remove from wishlist failed.

Please try again later

Adding to library failed

Please try again

Follow podcast failed

Unfollow podcast failed

The Roman Emperor's Private Purse: Fiscus and Patrimonium

Listen for free

View show details

When we think of Roman emperors, we picture vast wealth—but how did that wealth actually work? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fiscus, the emperor's private treasury, and how it differed from the state treasury (aerarium). They trace the evolution from Augustus, who cleverly merged personal and public funds, to later emperors who blurred the lines entirely. The conversation covers the patrimonium, the emperor's personal property empire (including mines in Spain and estates in Egypt), the role of imperial procurators, and how this system funded everything from the grain dole to the Praetorian Guard. They also examine a controversial case: Tiberius's massive hoard and the chaos it caused upon his death. With references to Tacitus, Suetonius, and the legal texts of Ulpian, this episode reveals the hidden financial machinery behind the principate. #RomanEmpire #Fiscus #Aerarium #Patrimonium #Augustus #Tiberius #Ulpian #ImperialFinances #Principate #RomanTreasury #Procurator #Suetonius #Tacitus #AncientHistory #RomanEconomy #RomanLaw #History #FexingoHistory Fexingo founder and producer: Ibnul Jaif Farabi Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

No reviews yet