One of the most significant and troubling aspects of Tiberius’ reign was his reliance on Sejanus, the prefect of the Praetorian Guard. Sejanus was a shrewd and ambitious individual who gained significant influence over Tiberius, particularly after the emperor’s retreat to Capri. Sejanus was effectively in control of the empire’s domestic affa

Becoming Emperor After Augustus' death in 14 CE, Tiberius ascended to the throne as emperor, following the political arrangements made during Augustus' lifetime. His succession, however, was not smooth. Augustus had left no clear plans for the imperial succession, and Tiberius faced a series of challenges both from rival factions within the Roman

Tiberius Julius Caesar, born on November 16, 42 BCE, was the second emperor of Rome and the successor to Augustus, the founder of the Roman Empire. Despite his essential role in Roman history, Tiberius is often remembered as an unpopular and reclusive emperor. His reign, which lasted from 14 CE to his death in 37 CE, was marked by political intrigu

After his victory in the civil war, Julius Caesar assumed control of the Roman state. In 46 BCE, he was appointed dictator for life, a title that granted him absolute power. While many saw this as a necessary measure to bring stability to Rome after years of civil conflict, others feared that Caesar’s centralization of power would undermine the R