Get ready to witness the rise and fall of one of the most controversial figures in Roman history – Gaius Caesar Germanicus, also known as Caligula. Born in 12 AD as the third son of Germanicus, a beloved Roman general, and the granddaughter of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, Caligula was destined for greatness. With …
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The Roman Praetorian Guard: Elite Protectors of the Emperor
Step back in time to ancient Rome and meet the Praetorian Guard – a fierce group of elite soldiers who served as the emperor’s personal bodyguards. These highly trained and well-equipped soldiers were handpicked from the Roman army’s most experienced and loyal troops, stationed at the Praetorian Camp in Rome. Created by Emperor Augustus in …