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Every Roman Emperor from 27 BC to 1453 AD

Every Roman Emperor from 27 BC to 1453 AD

Travel through time, from the marble halls of Augustus to the last sigh of Constantine XI. Meet each Roman Emperor, West to East, navigating the corridors of power, audacity, and intrigue. Discover the milestones that shaped an era. Ready for the journey of 15 centuries?

Ghastly painting of Erictho, holding snakes and a noose. She looks to be laughing.

Lucan's Description of the Necromancer-Witch Erichtho

An excerpt from Lucan's epic poem, Pharsalia (1st century CE), introducing the villainous witch Erictho, who is sought out by Pompey's son during the civil war.