# The Roman Triumph: Parades, Slaves, and the Price of Glory

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Podcast: [The Story of Italy: Rome, Renaissance, and the Birth of Modern Europe — Fexingo History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-story-of-italy-rome-renaissance-and-the-birth-of-modern-europe-fexingo-history-7829683)
Published: 2026-06-10T00:57:30+00:00
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Lucas and Luna explore the Roman triumph — the most spectacular honor the Republic could bestow. They trace its origins from Romulus to the late Empire, walk through the parade route from the Campus Martius to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus, and discuss the rules: who qualified, what they wore, what they displayed. They examine the triumph of Scipio Africanus after Zama, Pompey's extravagant celebrations, and the controversial triumph of Caesar. They also uncover the darker side — the enslaved captives marched in chains, the prisoners executed at the end, and how triumphs could make or break a reputation. Along the way, they touch on the cognomen gained from victories, the role of the Senate, and how emperors eventually monopolized the honor. A vivid look at how Rome celebrated — and exploited — its greatest moments. #RomanTriumph #ScipioAfricanus #Pompey #JuliusCaesar #Romulus #CampusMartius #JupiterCapitolinus #SPQR #RomanRepublic #TogaPicta #Fasces #TriumphalArch #PaxDeorum #RomanArmy #TempleOfJupiter #History #FexingoHistory #AncientRome Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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