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Tiberius on Capri
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Tiberius on Capri

26 CE 3 min read · 5 min listen

The emperor gets bored of Rome, moves to a private island, and lets his henchmen run the city. Things get extremely weird.

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The Setup

Okay, so picture this: it's 26 CE and Tiberius, the second Roman Emperor, is running the show. Or, at least, he’s supposed to be. You might know him as this kind of gloomy dude who follows in the footsteps of Augustus, the first emperor. But Tiberius? He’s more like, “Rome, you’re a bit much for me right now.”

Tiberius has had enough of the hustle and bustle of the eternal city. So, what does he do? Naturally, he decides to ditch Rome and hit up Capri — a stunning island in the Bay of Naples. He’s got a palace there, Villa Jovis, and let’s just say it becomes his ultimate escape pad.

In Rome, the power vacuum he leaves behind doesn’t just sit nicely. No, it gets filled with some seriously shady characters. Enter Sejanus, Tiberius’s right-hand man, who’s got ambitions bigger than an ancient toga party. He’s about to take charge, and things are gonna get a little crazy.

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Key Takeaways

  • Even emperors need a break, but leaving power behind can have serious consequences.
  • Ambition unchecked can lead to a spectacular rise — and an even more spectacular fall.
  • Sometimes, the most dangerous enemies are the ones who pretend to be your allies.
  • Rumors and reality often blur, especially when you're ruling from a distance.
  • Power struggles are timeless; the players might change, but the game remains the same.

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