Roman Emperors

Marcus Aurelius Facts

Ruthless Facts About Marcus Aurelius, Rome's Philosopher King

History remembers Marcus Aurelius as one of the Roman Empire's "good" emperors—but in Ancient Rome, even the good guys did some pretty disturbing things.
June 28, 2024 Cadeem Lalor
Emperor Commodus Facts

Unhinged Facts About Emperor Commodus, The Mad Man Of Rome

One historian said the mad Commodus turned Rome “from a kingdom of gold to one of iron and rust”—yet few people know this brutal emperor’s dark history.
January 8, 2024 Dancy Mason
Emperor Facts

Bloody Facts About Tiberius, Rome's Hated Emperor

It takes a lot to become one of Rome's most hated emperors—but through his bizarre behavior, Tiberius managed this feat handily.
September 1, 2023 Kyle Climans
Marcus Aurelius Facts

Ruthless Facts About Marcus Aurelius, Rome's Philosopher King

History remembers Marcus Aurelius as one of the Roman Empire's "good" emperors—but in Ancient Rome, even the good guys did some pretty disturbing things.
June 7, 2023 Cadeem Lalor


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