The Julio-Claudian dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of ancient Rome, consisting of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. The term …
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The Julio-Claudian Dynasty: Rome's Most Hated Emperors
These early emperors are the ones you've heard the most about — famous for their sex scandals and decadent lifestyles. But is any of it really true?
The lives of the Caesars have generated much debate. Tiberius in particular is an intriguing figure who evades conclusion. Did he resent power? Was …
On August 19, 14 CE, the most influential man in Rome and one of the most important figures in world history died. His last words reportedly were: “I …
Historians describe emperor Caligula’s reign in unsettling terms. This was a man who made his horse a consul, who emptied the imperial treasury, …
Fourth Emperor of Ancient Rome from (r. 41 AD – 54 AD), Emperor Claudius was the most unlikely leader the Empire had ever encountered. Born with a …
Few women in history could boast of Agrippina’s family pedigree. She was a great-granddaughter of Octavian (Augustus), the first Roman emperor, a …
Emperor Nero holds a special place in history’s hall of infamy. After all, this is a man who killed his stepbrother and competitor for the throne as …
