This Day in History: The Battle for the Title of the Last Roman Emperor
The article discusses the political turmoil and civil war following the assassination of Roman Emperor Pertinax and the subsequent struggle for power among several provincial governors in 193 AD.
Make the soldiers rich. And do not deal with anything else
The article recounts the final moments of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus as he prepares to pass on his legacy to his sons during a tumultuous time in history.