In this episode of History Squirt, we explore the Year of the Five Emperors — 193 AD, when Rome decided that one emperor simply wasn’t chaotic enough. Assassinations, auctions of the throne, military power grabs, and rapid regime turnover. It’s imperial musical chairs, but with legions. Let’s squirt!

Also, a word from our advertisers at PPID.

Topics: Year of the Five Emperors, Roman Empire crisis, 193 AD Rome, Praetorian Guard auction, Roman succession crisis, imperial civil war, ancient Roman politics, History Squirt

Shout out to the Pixabay creators who provided sound effects for the episode:

• Diamond_Tunes