{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"The Old Man Kept the Whole Thing Running","description":"Augustus has ruled Rome for forty years when his health fails in AD 14, leaving the Principate, a system built entirely around one man, facing its first real test of survival. His cautious heir Tiberius must claim power without appearing to want it, while a sealed will and an unexplained execution shape what the transfer actually costs. The paperwork was all in order, which is one way to describe it.\n\nTired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA.\nTry it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-6aeb398d024b9dcc82588226\n\n© 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved.\nThis episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.\n\nThis episode was created with artificial intelligence: AI-assisted script and AI-generated (synthetic) voice.","author_name":"Creators Obomedia"}