Praetorian Guard
Articles tagged Praetorian Guard.
10 Roman Emperors Assassinated by Their Own Men
Caligula, Commodus, and Caracalla did not fall to foreign enemies. They were killed by guards, courtiers, relatives, and soldiers close to the throne.
Caligula Assassination: How Rome Killed Its Emperor
The Caligula assassination in 41 AD saw Praetorian tribune Cassius Chaerea strike down his emperor in a palace conspiracy that changed Rome.
Elagabalus: The Meteorite Cult That Sparked Civil War
Elagabalus meteorite cult moved from Emesa to Rome, 218–222. Coins, archaeology, and hostile texts show how a sacred stone on the Palatine helped spark...
10 Roman Emperors Assassinated by Their Own Men
Caligula, Commodus, and Caracalla did not fall to foreign enemies. They were killed by guards, courtiers, relatives, and soldiers close to the...
Caligula Assassination: How Rome Killed Its Emperor
The Caligula assassination in 41 AD saw Praetorian tribune Cassius Chaerea strike down his emperor in a palace conspiracy that changed Rome.
Elagabalus: The Meteorite Cult That Sparked Civil War
Elagabalus meteorite cult moved from Emesa to Rome, 218–222. Coins, archaeology, and hostile texts show how a sacred stone on the Palatine...