How Five Emperors Changed in Rome in One Year

In Rome, 193 AD entered history as the “Year of the Five Emperors”. The situation where multiple rulers ascended to the imperial throne within a year was not unique to the Roman Empire. Before this, in 68 AD, there was the “Year of the Four Emperors”, and 238 AD would become the “Year of the Six Emperors”. Rome owed this turmoil around the throne primarily to its army, especially the Praetorians, though other legions also took part in this “entertainment”. The year began with a fortunate event — the previous emperor’s death, who did not make it into this lucky five. His name was Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus. <a href="https://medium.com/@ancient.rome/how-five-emperors-changed-in-rome-in-one-year-438a5061db1f">Learn More</a>