The Crimson Reign of Caracalla: An Emperor Forged in Blood and Baths
The year is 211 AD. The Roman Empire, a colossus bestriding the known world, finds itself at a precipice. Its emperor, Septimius Severus, lies dying in the northern frontier city of Eboracum (modern York). By his side is his eldest son, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, more commonly known as Caracalla. The young man, barely into his … Read more