Severus Alexander Becomes Emperor
Severus Alexander was proclaimed Roman Emperor following the assassination of Elagabalus. The Roman Senate officially endorsed his accession, marking a return to more traditional imperial...
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Severus Alexander was proclaimed Roman Emperor following the assassination of Elagabalus. The Roman Senate officially endorsed his accession, marking a return to more traditional imperial...
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Elagabalus, Roman emperor notorious for his controversial religious and political actions, was assassinated on March 11 after a brief reign. His rule was marked by significant unrest and ...
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Elagabalus, also known as Varius Avitus Bassianus, was proclaimed Roman Emperor upon the death of Caracalla’s successor during the Severan dynasty. His accession marked a period of signif...
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Emperor Elagabalus began implementing religious reforms centered on the worship of the Syrian sun god Elagabal. He elevated this deity above the traditional Roman gods, disrupting long-es...
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