Ancient Rome's Worst Emperors

Between 27 BCE and 476 CE a series of men became Roman Emperor, ruling a domain that stretched across Europe, North Africa and the Near East. Some of them did this rather well, expanding Rome-s territories further, installing just laws and maintaining order within the city. Others, however, were distinctly less successful at the job.Ancient Rome-s Worst Emperors takes an engaging and amusing look at the mad, the bad and the catastrophically incompetent of Rome-s rulers. From the sadistically cruel Caligula to the hopelessly weak Valentinian II, there were many who failed dismally at the top job for a variety of reasons.But what qualifies someone as a worst emperor?What evidence is there to support it?And should we believe any of it?Join us on a tour of the very worst leadership ancient Rome has to offer as we delve into sadistic acts of cruelty, paranoia run rampant, poor decision-making skills and the danger of being the wrong man at the wrong time.