Child Emperors Part 1: Sharks in the Womb
In ancient Rome, being made Emperor could be a death sentence. What became of children who were raised to the role?
Ancient History Fangirl · Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy
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Show Notes
In ancient Rome, being made Emperor could be a death sentence. Experienced generals and statesmen lasted weeks or months sometimes.
In some cases, children were raised to the role. What became of them? Part 1 of our series looks at two very different kinds of child tyrant: Elagabalus and Caracalla.
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