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On this day in 222AD Elagabalus, the most luxurious emperor of Rome, was murdered

Still only aged 18 and manoeuvered into power by the powerful women in his life, Elagabalus’ life was ended 1793 years ago today.

1877 years ago today: Hadrian adopted Pius on the proviso Pius adopted Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus…

Today marks the anniversary of the adoption of Antoninus Pius by the emperor Hadrian, on condition that Pius adopted both Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus.

2064 years ago today: Caesar crossed the Rubicon

On this day, the tenth of January in 49 BC, Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon and precipitated the final crisis of the Roman Republic. Tracing the roots of this momentous decision requires us to go back eleven years to 60 BC.