Empress Fulvia - A Very Rich Empress

Scene 1: Birth and Early Life
Fulvia (voiceover):
“I was born into the illustrious Fulvia gens, either in Rome or Tusculum. My exact birthdate remains a mystery, but my destiny was clear: to navigate the treacherous waters of Roman politics.”
Scene 2: Marriage to Clodius Pulcher
Fulvia (voiceover):
“My first marriage was to Publius Clodius Pulcher, a demagogic politician. Together, we stirred up trouble, testifying in court and challenging the status quo. Our union was both passionate and tumultuous.” 1
Scene 3: Marriage to Scribonius Curio
Fulvia (voiceover):
“After Clodius’s untimely death, I wed Gaius Scribonius Curio. He, too, was a rising star in Roman politics. Our marriage allowed me to further assert my influence, and I reveled in the game of power.” 1
Scene 4: Mark Antony Enters My Life
Fulvia (voiceover):
“Then came Mark Antony-the man who would change everything. Our love was intense, our ambitions aligned. Together, we plotted against our enemies, and I became his confidante and advisor.” 1
Scene 5: The Perusine War
Fulvia (voiceover):
“But fate had other plans. In the Perusine War of 41-40 BC, I led troops against Octavian, Caesar Augustus’s future self. Our forces clashed, and the stakes were high. I fought fiercely, driven by love and loyalty.” 1
Scene 6: My Legacy
Fulvia (voiceover):
“I was the first Roman non-mythological woman to appear on coins during my lifetime. My image, perhaps personifying Nike, the goddess of victory, graced those bronze discs. My legacy endures.” 2
Closing Scene: Fulvia’s Death
Fulvia (voiceover):
“In 40 BC, I breathed my last in Sicyon, Greece. My life had been a tempest of ambition, love, and political intrigue. Remember me, for I was Fulvia-the woman who defied convention.” 1