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Caracalla was Roman emperor from 211 to 217 CE. Born Lucius Septimius Bassianus, son of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna, he became co-ruler with his father in 198 CE and sole ruler after the death of his father in 211 CE and of his brother...

A marble bust of a youthful Caracalla, Roman emperor 211-217 CE. (Capitoline Museums, Rome)

Julia Domna (160-217 CE) was a Syrian-born Roman empress during the reign of her husband, Roman emperor Septimius Severus (r. April 193 - February 211 CE). She was also the mother of the emperors Geta (r. 209-211 CE) and Caracalla (r. 198-217...

A digital reconstruction of what the Caracalla Baths in Rome, Italy may have looked like. Reconstruction created by NeoMam Studios, commissioned by QS Supplies.

A marble bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla, 215-217 CE (Capotoline Museum, Rome)

A photorealistic representation of what the Roman emperor Caracalla (r. 211-217 CE) may have looked like. Based on contemporary and near contemporary descriptions, as well as archaeological evidence. Pictured alongside the reconstruction...

A 3rd century CE marble bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla (reign: 209 – 211 CE). (Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen).

Macrinus was Roman emperor from April 217 to June 218 CE. It is a story that has been told countless times before - an emperor is assassinated leaving no heir or successor. On April 8, 217 CE Roman Emperor Caracalla was murdered, supposedly...

The arch of Caracalla (r. 211-217 CE) at Cuicul (modern Djémila in Algeria) marked the western entrance to the Severan Forum and the city itself. It was erected in 216 CE by the inhabitants of Cuicul in honour of the reigning Roman emperor...

The Roman baths complex in the south of Rome known as the Baths of Caracalla were probably commissioned by Septimius Severus but were opened by his son Caracalla in 216 CE and finished c. 235 CE. They are one of the best preserved bath complexes...