Augustus

No one reaches the top of the world without leaving a pile of bodies behind them—read on for these mind-blowing facts about the most ruthless emperors ever.

It takes a lot to become one of Rome's most hated emperors—but through his bizarre behavior, Tiberius managed this feat handily.

Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus was Rome's first emperor, and he didn't become the most powerful man in the world by showing mercy.

It takes a lot to become one of Rome's most hated emperors—but through his bizarre behavior, Tiberius managed this feat handily.

No one reaches the top of the world without leaving a pile of bodies behind them—read on for these mind-blowing facts about the most ruthless emperors ever.

Roman Emperors Facts. From the death of Julius Caesar to the mad ramblings of Nero, here are the most ruthless Roman Emperors in history.