Questions and Answers: Volume 33

2025-08-02

The month of August was named in honor of the emperor Augustus Caesar by the Roman Senate. Originally called Sextilis, the sixth month in the early Roman calendar, it was renamed in 8 BC to recognize Augustus’s achievements, particularly his victories and consolidation of power. According to Roman tradition, the month was chosen because several of his significant accomplishments occurred during Sextilis. In reality, the Senate was really just trying to suck up to Augustus. Instead, they should have asked him some questions Stay tuned for the 33rd installment of questions and ans...

The month of August was named in honor of the emperor Augustus Caesar by the Roman Senate.

Originally called Sextilis, the sixth month in the early Roman calendar, it was renamed in 8 BC to recognize Augustus’s achievements, particularly his victories and consolidation of power.

According to Roman tradition, the month was chosen because several of his significant accomplishments occurred during Sextilis.

In reality, the Senate was really just trying to suck up to Augustus. Instead, they should have asked him some questions

Stay tuned for the 33rd installment of questions and answers on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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