Augustus Becomes Emperor
Caesar's quiet 18-year-old nephew somehow outplays everyone, ends 100 years of civil war, and quietly turns Rome into an empire.
Tiberius on Capri
The emperor gets bored of Rome, moves to a private island, and lets his henchmen run the city. Things get extremely weird.
Caligula Goes Mad
He starts strong, gets a fever, and emerges convinced he's a god. Tries to make his horse a senator. Lasts three years before the guards stab him.
Claudius the Unlikely Emperor
Everyone thought the limping, stuttering uncle was harmless. Then the guards drag him from behind a curtain and crown him by accident. He's actually pretty good at it.
Nero Burns Rome
Half the city goes up in flames. Nero allegedly plays music while it burns, then blames Christians and starts the world's first crusade against them.
Marcus Aurelius, Philosopher King
A Roman emperor writes a private journal about being a better person while fighting a 14-year war on the frontier. Still a bestseller.
Commodus the Gladiator Emperor
Marcus Aurelius's son thinks he's Hercules and fights in the Colosseum himself. His mistress and his trainer eventually strangle him in the bath.
Constantine Converts
Before a battle he sees a cross in the sky and a voice says 'in this sign, conquer.' He wins, and Christianity goes from persecuted cult to imperial religion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stories are in the The Caesars collection?
The The Caesars collection includes 8 stories: Augustus Becomes Emperor, Tiberius on Capri, Caligula Goes Mad, Claudius the Unlikely Emperor, Nero Burns Rome, and 3 more. All available as immersive audio on History Tea.
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What time periods does The Caesars cover?
The The Caesars collection spans 27 BCE, 26 CE, 37 CE, 41 CE and more. Each story is a fresh, cinematic retelling with immersive narration.
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